Trump's ICE Officers Shoot Protester in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, a Trump ICE agent shot and killed a white US citizen during protests. Two deaths in January led to the withdrawal of 700 agents amid civil war fears.
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Minneapolis: Trump's ICE sparks violence spiral threatening US unrest
On January 24, 2026, Alex Pretti, a 51-year-old nurse protesting against ICE raids in Minneapolis, was shot dead by federal agents while lying on the ground with his hands on his head. He was not an illegal immigrant but a US citizen, war veteran, white, and licensed gun owner. His death, captured from multiple angles, ignited a conflict brewing for weeks since Renée Good died under similar circumstances on January 7. The Trump administration doubled down: the president called the agents “patriots” and threatened to suspend midterm elections if local authorities did not cooperate.
Profile of the shooters: two Latinos with years of experience
The agents who fired at Pretti were identified as Jesús Ochoa and Raymundo Gutiérrez, both of Latino origin, with 8 and 12 years of service in ICE and Border Patrol respectively. Their names did not quell criticism: brutality transcends ethnicity. Videos show Pretti restrained and handcuffed while being struck on the head; one agent emptied his magazine into his back. The official claim that he “was armed” collapsed when recordings confirmed his weapon had been immobilized. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initially admitted the suspect carried a pistol and two magazines, but visual evidence contradicts the self-defense narrative.
From anti-immigration war to low-intensity civil conflict
Political debate has become toxic. On one side, Trump supporters view ICE as necessary to restore order and deport the 20 million undocumented immigrants who, according to spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, entered during Biden’s term. On the other, civil resistance has organized: teachers, neighbors, and activists block streets while agents allegedly act with impunity. In Minneapolis, the Somali mafia ICE sought to dismantle has taken a backseat: now the target is federal police itself. Tensions escalated to the point where the Republican Senate hesitated to fund the operation, forcing Trump to withdraw 700 agents from the city, though 2,000 remain “investigating.”
Economic cost of paranoia
ICE deployment carries more than human costs. Mass raids have paralyzed entire neighborhoods, driving away tourists and businesses. Shops close early, public transport is disrupted, and protests have caused millions in losses. The local economy, already burdened by the fentanyl crisis, suffers further. Meanwhile, Trump threatens martial law unless voter rolls are purged, a move analysts say aims to secure November legislative elections. The lingering question is whether peaceful resistance will suffice or if, as some warn, the country heads toward diffuse civil war where every corner becomes a front.
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On January 24, 2026, Alex Pretti, a 51-year-old nurse protesting against ICE raids in Minneapolis, was shot dead by federal agents while lying on the ground with his hands on his head. He was not an illegal immigrant but a US citizen, war veteran, white, and licensed gun owner. His death, captured from multiple angles, ignited a conflict brewing for weeks since Renée Good died under similar circumstances on January 7. The Trump administration doubled down: the president called the agents “patriots” and threatened to suspend midterm elections if local authorities did not cooperate.
Profile of the shooters: two Latinos with years of experience
The agents who fired at Pretti were identified as Jesús Ochoa and Raymundo Gutiérrez, both of Latino origin, with 8 and 12 years of service in ICE and Border Patrol respectively. Their names did not quell criticism: brutality transcends ethnicity. Videos show Pretti restrained and handcuffed while being struck on the head; one agent emptied his magazine into his back. The official claim that he “was armed” collapsed when recordings confirmed his weapon had been immobilized. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initially admitted the suspect carried a pistol and two magazines, but visual evidence contradicts the self-defense narrative.
From anti-immigration war to low-intensity civil conflict
Political debate has become toxic. On one side, Trump supporters view ICE as necessary to restore order and deport the 20 million undocumented immigrants who, according to spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, entered during Biden’s term. On the other, civil resistance has organized: teachers, neighbors, and activists block streets while agents allegedly act with impunity. In Minneapolis, the Somali mafia ICE sought to dismantle has taken a backseat: now the target is federal police itself. Tensions escalated to the point where the Republican Senate hesitated to fund the operation, forcing Trump to withdraw 700 agents from the city, though 2,000 remain “investigating.”
Economic cost of paranoia
ICE deployment carries more than human costs. Mass raids have paralyzed entire neighborhoods, driving away tourists and businesses. Shops close early, public transport is disrupted, and protests have caused millions in losses. The local economy, already burdened by the fentanyl crisis, suffers further. Meanwhile, Trump threatens martial law unless voter rolls are purged, a move analysts say aims to secure November legislative elections. The lingering question is whether peaceful resistance will suffice or if, as some warn, the country heads toward diffuse civil war where every corner becomes a front.
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