Bill Clinton issues statement following latest immigration-related shooting

January 26, 2026, 3:56 AM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — Former President Bill Clinton condemns federal immigration agents for using aggressive tactics after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Key Facts:

  • Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents while recording federal immigration operations.
  • The shooting follows unrest over the ICE-involved killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis earlier this month.
  • Clinton criticized the Trump administration for denying what Americans can see for themselves and urged accountability.

    Former President Bill Clinton said federal immigration agents are engaging in "increasingly aggressive and antagonistic tactics."

  • Peaceful protesters and citizens documenting law enforcement have been arrested, beaten, teargassed, and killed, according to Clinton.
  • Clinton emphasized the importance of defending American democracy and standing up for personal freedoms.

    A screengrab from a video shows a law enforcement officer spraying irritants at Alex Pretti before he was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026.

  • Clinton’s statement calls for action to protect the rights and freedoms of all Americans.

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