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Trump says government will de-escalate in Minnesota after Pretti shooting
Summary
President Trump said the government will "de-escalate a little bit" in Minnesota after the shooting of Pretti; DHS has reassigned its mission leader and sent Tom Homan, and a federal judge blocked DHS from destroying or altering evidence.
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The shooting of Pretti has prompted protests and criticism and remains under intense public scrutiny. President Trump said the government would "de-escalate a little bit" in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security removed the mission leader there and appointed Tom Homan to oversee operations. A federal judge has issued an order limiting DHS actions on evidence.
Key points:
- President Trump said the administration would "de-escalate a little bit" after the shooting.
- DHS pulled the Minnesota mission leader, Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, and deployed Tom Homan to the state.
- DHS and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have said agents fired in self-defence and described the encounter in one way, while local officials and eyewitnesses have publicly challenged that account.
- A federal judge has blocked DHS from destroying or altering evidence related to the incident.
Summary:
The shooting has led to local protests, criticism from lawmakers, and changes to the federal deployment in Minnesota. Tom Homan is reported to be meeting local officials, and the judge's order on evidence is in place as the situation continues to be reviewed.
