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"One of the images that continues to haunt me is the federal agent clapping in the split second after the execution of Alex Pretti at point-blank range. What kind of monster watches a man murdered with at least 10 bullets, then applauds? Not a shake of the head, not a moment of gravity about the taking of a human life, but clapping."
~ Steven Beschloss
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #Trump #Minnesota #evil
/18
americaamerica.news/p/snapshot…
Snapshot: Monsters in Our Midst
They are not just indifferent to a deadly shooting, they revel in it. But their terror is triggering a rising tide of anger and resistance.Steven Beschloss (America, America)
"But it was not lost on Pretti’s devastated parents that he died 'while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down all while being pepper-sprayed,' they said in a statement. They wanted us to know that fact. 'Please get the truth out about our son,' they added. 'He was a good man.'
Alex Pretti was a good man at a time when very bad men are running our country."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #Trump #Minnesota #evil
/17
"We know the fascists don’t want white people standing up for immigrants and other people of color, who are the main victims of Operation Metro Surge (and all the other perversely named federal invasions, including Maine’s revolting 'Catch of the Day,' as though immigrants are fish to be caught and killed.) And apparently, they don’t want men coming to the aid of the women they assault."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #Trump #Minnesota #evil
/16
"Pretti was trying to help a woman whom federal agents shoved violently to the ground. A fellow ICE observer, the woman flew a few feet through the air and landed hard; it had to hurt. 'Are you OK?' Pretti asked her, according to bystanders. Those were his last known words."
~ Joan Walsh
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #Trump #Minnesota #evil
/15
thenation.com/article/society/…
Alex Pretti Was a Good Man at a Time of Great Evil | The Nation
The 37-year-old ICU nurse was killed helping another ICE victim. We must honor his sacrifice.smccroskey (The Nation)
And as Oliver Kornetzke reminds us, while there's been strong reaction and even revulsion at the murders of these two white protestors, Good and Pretti, they are far from the only people killed by the regime pursuing immigrants and those in solidarity with them.
Kornetzke offers photos of the people of color who have met the same fate and whose murders have elicited less response.
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #Trump #Minnesota #evil
/14
substack.com/home/post/p-18575…
No More Denial.
What I want to say is not meant in any way to diminish the senseless loss of life of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.substack.com
"A protester had laid a rose on a makeshift memorial to Good. As Knutson watched, an ICE agent took the rose, put it in his lapel, and then mockingly gave it to a female ICE agent. They both laughed.
Knutson told me he had never been a protester. It seemed pointless, or just a way for people to expiate their sense of guilt. But when he saw those ICE agents laughing, something broke inside him."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil
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Robert F. Worth
Robert F. Worth describes what caused Minneapolis documentary filmmaker Chad Knutson, who wasn't previously an activist, to join the protests:
"On the morning after Good was killed, [documentary filmmaker Chad Knutson] was at home with his two hound dogs, watching a live feed from the Whipple Building, where ICE is based, a five-minute drive from his house."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil
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theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…
The Minneapolis Uprising
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.Robert F. Worth (The Atlantic)
"One of the striking developments about the extremism of Trumpian violence, lying, and abuse of power is its recruitment power – but for the opposition. A lot of mild-mannered moderates are now ferociously against ICE, the attack on immigrants, and in some cases the whole Trump Administration."
Rebecca Solnit
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil
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meditationsinanemergency.com/t…
This Cold Winter, Love Is a Superpower
There are great days and terrible days in history, days a nation or world changed, that you remember forever.Rebecca Solnit (Meditations in an Emergency)
:Pretti was holding a phone, filming masked men who were terrorizing people on his city’s streets. We know this because other courageous neighbors were doing the same thing. One of them captured the celebratory clapping of agents that began as the ten shots that killed Pretti were still being fired."
~ William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil
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ourmoralmoment.substack.com/p/…
A Man Was Lynched Yesterday
Alex Pretti was killed by people who celebrated his death. They do not need better training. They demand a moral movement to disarm them and reconstruct democracy.William J. Barber, II (Our Moral Moment w/ Bishop William Barber & Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove)
"Ross leaned into the car to shoot [Renee Good] at close range through the windshield, not something you would do if you thought a car was about to run you over. He then shot her twice more through the side window as the car rolled by in front of him, one of those shots being fatal."
~ Paul Krugman
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil
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paulkrugman.substack.com/p/was…
Was This a Murder Too Far?
The execution of Alex Pretti has made even some MAGA loyalists waverPaul Krugman
"The MAGA faithful closed ranks, echoing the party line that she was a militant terrorist, albeit one with a dog in the back of the car, who smiled and said soothing words to her killer. ...
But this time, after the killing of Alex Pretti, feels different. Media coverage has been much clearer than the coverage after Good’s death."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil
/7
"As I was writing this, the Wall Street Journal headline read 'Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting'. After some initial equivocation, the New York Times is calling out administration lies and featuring a chilling moment-by-moment analysis of videos showing what really happened. ...
I think that this time is different, for several reasons."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil
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"First, views of the Pretti murder aren’t distorted by misogyny and anti-LGBTQ bigotry. I believe that a significant number of people brushed aside the murder of Renee Good because she was a woman — at a time when right-wingers are still dismissing opponents of fascism as 'gangs of wine moms' — in a same-sex relationship."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil #misogyny #homophobia
/9
"Second, while the video evidence on Good’s killing was clear if examined closely, it did need close examination to reveal that she was simply murdered. The videos of Pretti’s killing don’t need close examination. That sound you heard Saturday was millions of Americans, myself included, crying out in horror as we watched agents repeatedly shoot a man who was already restrained."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #fascism #Trump #Minnesota #evil
/10
"And the contrast between the damning videos and the blatant lies from Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller and Gregory Bovino was too much even for many people who were still, for some reason, inclined to trust this administration. ...
Finally, it matters that this was the second broad-daylight murder, and that it came after weeks of horror stories about kidnapped children, citizens pepper-sprayed in the face, and more."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #violence #Trump #Minnesota #evil
/11
"I already knew, and most readers of this newsletter probably also knew, that the people besieging Minneapolis were lying, brutal thugs. But most Americans don’t follow the news closely and tended until recently to give the government the benefit of the doubt.
The murder of Alex Pretti may be a tipping point...."
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/12
"He dropped out of the race, AND out of being a Republican entirely, saying that even though he had been on board with the deportations and making words about FRAUD, he could no longer support the national GOP’s 'stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.'”
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #ChrisMadel
/18
"Chris Madel, the hopeful Republican candidate for governor who until Monday was polling at the top among Republicans."
~ Marcie Jones
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/17
wonkette.com/p/is-trump-about-…
Is Trump About To TACO On His Minnesota Invasion?
Sounds like could be, here's hoping!Marcie Jones (Wonkette)
"Our researchers have been watching Fox, and even they are struggling to defend what took place, with some of their hosts openly showing their disdain for the regime’s narrative."
The insurmountable challenge for them as they lie: there are multiple videos. And they know we all can see them if we wish, and they flatly contradict the lies we're being told.
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/16
"Even many of the regime’s staunchest defenders know that what transpired over the weekend was unforgivable, and the way the regime handled the situation made things even worse. To give you a sense of what I’m referring to, even Texas Governor Greg Abbott said earlier that ICE needs to 'recalibrate' its mission after this weekend’s shooting."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/15
"Things have gotten very ugly for Donald Trump over the past 24 hours. This weekend was a breaking point for so many Americans after yet another American was murdered by the Trump regime. His name was Alex Pretti. They killed him in cold blood. Then they lied about it. Over. And over. And over again."
~ Ben Meiselas
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/14
meidasplus.com/p/monday-aftern…
Monday Afternoon News Updates as Fallout Grows over Trump Regime's Latest Murder — 1/26/26
Trump is now scrambling for an off-ramp...Ben Meiselas (Meidas+)
"The way I describe it is that Republicans are becoming wary of defending the indefensible. This is another moment in that evolution. And so, you know, what we've seen… the stories are all about ways to mitigate the damage."
~ Simon Rosenberg
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/13
"Republican Chris Madel made a stunning exit from the Minnesota governor’s race on Jan. 26, saying he cannot support the national GOP’s
'stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.'”
~ Ryan Faircloth
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/12
"The NRA and pro-gun groups are joining the chorus calling for a full investigation of the killing of Alex Pretti—a stance that is at odds with the administration’s 'blame Alex Pretti for his own execution' narrative."
~ Robert B. Hubbell
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #NRA #guns
/11
"In response, the NRA posted: 'This sentiment … is dangerous and wrong. Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.'
Gun Owners of America, a non-profit lobbying organization, also criticized that claim from Essayli – who is now an acting first assistant US attorney for California’s central federal district court."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #NRA #guns
/10
"The NRA waded into the national dialogue over Pretti’s killing after Bill Essayli – who was appointed by Trump to temporarily serve as a US attorney in California in 2025 – posted on social media: 'If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you.'”
~ Michael Sainato
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #NRA #guns
/9
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j…
NRA and pro-gun groups call for ‘full investigation’ into killing of Alex Pretti
Groups typically aligned with Trump call for investigation as NRA wades into the national dialogueMichael Sainato (The Guardian)
Plenty of Republicans are deeply uncomfortable about what happened on Saturday, and not just the awful incident itself but the administration’s immediate reaction.
~ Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/8
"Those same sources told Fox there is no indication he meant to kill agents and believe the shooting will likely be deemed a 'bad shoot' driven by split-second decisions in a chaotic moment. Several described DHS’s messaging as a disaster for crisis management that has worsened the situation, eroded trust, and cost the agency support, even as they continue to back the administration’s broader immigration agenda."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/7
"Multiple federal immigration enforcement sources, including senior officials, told Fox News that DHS has damaged its credibility and internal morale by publicly exaggerating claims that Alex Pretti intended a 'massacre,' despite video evidence showing he never drew his weapon."
~ Aaron Parnas
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/6
"Fox’s Bill Melugin, one of the administration’s favorite reporters, wrote, 'I’m told there is extreme frustration with DHS officials going on TV and putting out statements claiming that Alex Pretti was intending to conduct a "massacre" of federal agents or wanted to carry out "maximum damage," even after numerous videos appeared to show those claims were inaccurate.'”
~ Bulwark
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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thebulwark.com/p/honor-pretti-…
Honor Pretti and Good. End the Occupation.
Now is the time to think big and be bold.William Kristol (The Bulwark)
"Calls for an investigation have come from across the political spectrum after video analysis showed officers had removed a handgun from Pretti that he was reportedly permitted to carry – and which he was not handling – before fatally shooting him on Saturday. Trump officials, meanwhile, are continuing to lie about what happened."
~ Nicola Slawson
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j…
First Thing: Obamas call Alex Pretti’s killing a ‘tragedy’ as pressure mounts for full investigation
Barack and Michelle Obama say killing should be ‘wake-up call’ and accuse federal agents of not operating in lawful way. Plus, meet the OB-GYNs fighting Trump’s ‘guerrilla war on science’Nicola Slawson (The Guardian)
":The DC insider press is full of stories this morning about Congressional Republicans frustrated/worried/panicky about the incredible mess their madman-in-chief has made of things."
~ Simon Rosenberg
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/3
hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-sen…
"The Senate and the White House are suddenly in the middle of the most serious political crisis of.....Trump’s second term"
Everyone needs to be calling Congress today - they need to hear from us. Loud and proud!Simon Rosenberg (Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg)
"Today the editorial boards of both Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal and his New York Post urged the administration to pause its ICE operations in Minneapolis after the killing of Alex Pretti."
~ Heather Cox Richardson
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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heathercoxrichardson.substack.…
January 25, 2026
As the nation mourned the killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday at the hands of federal officials in Minneapolis, President Donald J.Heather Cox Richardson (Letters from an American)
"Donald Trump is reportedly 'furious' with the way the Department of Homeland Security has handled the events in Minnesota over the past several weeks. He is not upset with the immigration enforcement activities. Rather, he is upset that Americans are seeing them."
~ Aaron Parnas
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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"This is about good vs. evil."
~ Will Bunch
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inquirer.com/opinion/minneapol…
Alex Pretti’s ICE murder is beyond politics. This is about good vs. evil
Trump's inhumane immigration raids and two ICE murders has triggered an American yearning for a return to morality.Will Bunch (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
"The Minnesota National Guard is being deployed to protect United States citizens from the federal government."
~ Mary Trump
#Trump #ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #execution #ICE #DHS #CBP #Minnesota #NationalGuard
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marytrump.org/p/he-was-a-good-…
“He Was a Good Man”
The federal government murders another American citizenMary L Trump (The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump)
We’re watching.
#AbolishICE #TrumpMustGo #ReneeGood #AlexPretti #ICE #JonathanRoss #DHS #Minneapolis #KristiNoem #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol
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"a move that fueled resignations by FBI supervisors and federal prosecutors and drew sharp criticism from judges as protest-related cases repeatedly collapsed in court."
#Minneapolis #ICE #FBI #ReneeGood #coverup
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"MS Now has confirmed that Justice Department officials under the Trump administration directed prosecutors and the FBI to halt a civil rights investigation into the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good and instead pursue a criminal probe of Good herself after her death, including seeking a search warrant that a judge rejected as improper," (continued in /3)
#Minneapolis #ICE #FBI #ReneeGood #coverup
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