Trump Backpedals From Portraying Alex Pretti As a 'Domestic Terrorist' and 'Would-Be Assassin'
Reason Magazine • 1/26/2026
Summary
President Trump initially portrayed Alex Pretti as a "domestic terrorist" and "would-be assassin." However, his subsequent comments raised doubts about the justification for shooting the Minneapolis protester.
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