President Donald Trump has stated that his administration is 'going to de-escalate a little bit' in Minnesota after two fatal shootings involving federal immigration officers. In a recent Fox News interview, Trump described the shootings as 'terrible,' particularly referencing the recent incident where Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse at a veterans' hospital, was killed.

Pretti's death reignited local protests and criticism from lawmakers, leading Trump to declare a change in operational tactics. Earlier this month, Renee Good was also fatally shot by immigration officers, further inflaming public discontent.

During his speech to reporters in Iowa, Trump called Pretti's killing 'a very unfortunate incident' and questioned claims that Pretti had acted as a 'domestic terrorist.' Despite the DHS asserting that Pretti was shot while 'brandishing' a gun, some witnesses contradict this, saying he appeared to be holding a phone.

In response to the backlash, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem maintained that Pretti had been pursuing violence. As tensions grew, the DHS changed leadership in Minnesota, indicating a shift in strategy. Many community members are demanding the withdrawal of additional immigration agents from the area amidst calls for transparency in how these events unfolded.