Bill Clinton Condemns Alex Pretti Killing, Warns ‘If We Give Our Freedoms Away After 250 Years…’

Former President Bill Clinton publicly condemned the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti over the weekend, calling the incident "unacceptable" as unrest continues in Minneapolis.

Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse, was reportedly shot and killed during a struggle with multiple U.S. Border Patrol officers at a protest opposing ICE's presence in the city. The confrontation has prompted renewed scrutiny of federal agents' actions and sparked local protests.

"Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come," Clinton wrote on X. "This is one of them."

He added, "If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back."

Clinton described the events leading to Pretti's death — and the earlier death of Renee Good cited in his message — as avoidable, urging Americans who believe in democratic principles to speak out and defend civil liberties.

Broader Context

The statement arrived days after the House Oversight Committee voted to hold Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in contempt of Congress for declining to appear for depositions in the committee's probe related to Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton's post tied concerns about federal accountability and civil rights to a broader call for civic engagement.

Authorities continue to investigate the events surrounding Pretti's death, and officials have not released a full account of what transpired. Demonstrations and calls for transparency continue in Minneapolis as community members seek answers.

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