Chaos and Contradictions: CNN Reporter Confronts Trump Officials Over Response to Killing of Alex Pretti
CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins confronted President Donald Trump's senior officials over their response to the killing of Alex Pretti by Trump deportation forces. Chaos ensued after Border Patrol agents shot a man in Minneapolis, leading to protests and false claims about Pretti being spread by Trump officials. Despite Trump initially blaming Pretti and Democrats, he later adopted a more conciliatory tone towards Democrats in Minnesota. During a panel discussion on CNN's The Situation Room, GOP analyst Scott Jennings attempted to blame Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for their "rhetoric," but Collins pointed out the contradictory statements made by senior adviser Stephen Miller and Vice President JD Vance regarding the shooting. Subscribe to the Mediaite One-Sheet for a daily summary and analysis of media newsletters.