By Trendsetter Tribune 
Former President Joe Biden has condemned the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, calling it a betrayal of basic American values and urging “full, fair and transparent investigations.” His statement follows similar criticism from Barack Obama and Bill Clinton as national outrage continues to grow.
In a post on X, Biden said the United States is not a nation that “guns down our citizens in the street” or terrorizes communities through government action. He praised Minnesotans for standing together and speaking out, adding that they have “suffered enough at the hands of this administration.”
The White House has blamed Democrats and past immigration policies for the violence, but newly released video footage contradicts early claims that Pretti was a “domestic terrorist.” As more evidence emerges, pressure is mounting for accountability over the federal response and the deadly use of force.
What has unfolded in Minneapolis this past month betrays our most basic values as Americans. We are not a nation that guns down our citizens in the street. We are not a nation that allows our citizens to be brutalized for exercising their constitutional rights. We are not a…
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 27, 2026