By Trendsetter Tribune 
Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard ignited a fierce social media debate after weighing in on America’s political divide following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by a federal agent.
In a post shared Sunday, Broussard criticized both parties, writing that Democrats refusing to define gender and Republicans defending Pretti’s killing reflect loyalty to ideology over faith. The comment immediately split reactions online, with some praising his bluntness and others accusing him of drawing a “false equivalence” and missing the moment.
“This completely misses the mark,” one critic wrote, while supporters replied with messages like, “Well said” and “Thank you for saying this.”
The post came amid growing outrage over Pretti’s death. The 37-year-old ICU nurse, who legally owned a firearm, was shot during an immigration enforcement operation. Federal officials claim agents fired defensively after Pretti resisted, while his family insists he was unarmed and trying to protect a woman officers had pushed down.
A federal judge has since ordered the Trump administration to preserve all evidence related to the shooting, as Minnesota officials pursue legal action. Protests have erupted nationwide, adding to the tense backdrop against which Broussard’s comments landed.
As scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics intensifies, Broussard’s remarks underscore how even sports figures are being pulled into an increasingly polarized national conversation.