Why is Greg Bovino leaving Minnesota: Greg Bovino and ICE agents to leave Minnesota amid backlash over Alex Pretti shooting – here’s what happened
Greg Bovino and Other Federal Border Patrol Agents to Leave Minneapolis After Alex Pretti Attack
US President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are reportedly in talks to reduce the federal presence in the city. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also spoke to the president on Monday and said “the current situation cannot continue,” CBS News reported. Frey added that some federal agents will begin leaving the area immediately and will continue to pressure the rest of the enforcement operation to leave as well.
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Minneapolis Mayor Frey Seeks to End Current Immigration Enforcement Operation
“Some federal agents will begin to leave the area tomorrow, and I will continue to pressure the remaining participants in this operation to leave,” Frey said. “Minneapolis will continue to cooperate with state and federal law enforcement in true crime investigations – but we will not participate in the unconstitutional detentions of our neighbors or enforce federal immigration law. Violent criminals should be held accountable for the crimes they commit, not where they come from.”
Critical Care Nurse Alex Pretti Killed by Federal Agent Amid Rising Tensions
The departure of Border Patrol personnel comes after intense criticism over the handling of Pretti’s death. Pretti, a critical care nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, was a legal gun owner with no criminal record, according to the report.
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Video Footage Raises Questions About Conditions of Beautiful Shooting
As reported by CBS News, videos reportedly show Pretti holding a phone in his right hand and nothing in his left hand at the time of the shooting, while a federal agent is seen reaching into the fray with empty hands and emerging with a gun just before the first shot is fired.
Over the weekend, Bovino suggested, without evidence, that Pretti may have intended to “massacre” federal agents, comments that sparked widespread backlash.
Trump Sends Border Czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis to Review Situation
In response to the incident, US President Donald Trump announced that border czar Tom Homan would travel to Minneapolis this week. Mayor Frey said he plans to meet with Homan on Tuesday to discuss next steps.
White House Confirms Federal Investigation into Deadly Shooting
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday: “No one in the White House, including President Trump, wants to see people injured or killed on America’s streets,” adding, “This includes Renee Good, Alex Pretti, the brave men and women of federal law enforcement, and the many Americans victimized at the hands of illegal alien criminals.” According to CBS News.
Leavitt also said Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI are leading the investigation into Pretti’s shooting, while Customs and Border Protection is conducting an internal review.
FAQ
Why are federal agents leaving Minneapolis?
Some Border Patrol agents, including commander Gregory Bovino, are leaving after criticism over the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
Who is Alex Pretti?
Pretti was a critical care nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital and a legal gun owner with no criminal record.
