""I think the death of Americans, what we're seeing on TV, it's causing deep concerns over federal tactics and accountability," Stitt told CNN's "State of the Union." "Americans don't like what they're seeing right now." When asked if he thought the president should pull immigration agents from Minnesota, Stitt said Trump has to answer that question. "He's getting bad advice right now," Stitt said."
""Other Republicans, including Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, also conveyed unease. In a social media post, Cassidy called the shooting "incredibly disturbing" and that the "credibility of ICE and DHS are at stake." Tillis urged a "thorough and impartial investigation." "Any administration official who rushes to judgment and tries to shut down an investigation before it begins are doing an incredible disservice to the nation and to President Trump's legacy," Tillis said in a post."
""Administration officials were firm in their defense of the hard-line immigration tactics. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said "it's a tragedy when anyone dies" but he blamed Democratic leaders in Minnesota for "fomenting chaos." "There are a lot of paid agitators who are ginning things up and the governor has not done a good job of tamping this down," Bessent said on ABC's "This Week.""
A 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, who protested hard-line immigration tactics, was killed. Pretti was a U.S. citizen born in Illinois. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt called the death a real tragedy and voiced deep concern about federal tactics and accountability, saying Americans are upset and urging calm. Stitt said President Trump must answer questions and cautioned that the president is receiving bad advice. Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy expressed unease, called for impartial investigation, and warned about ICE and DHS credibility. Administration officials defended tactics while blaming local Democratic leaders and agitators for unrest.
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