Trump Shares Graphic Image of Severed Finger Amid Minneapolis Immigration Protests
US President Donald Trump on Saturday reposted a disturbing graphic image on his Truth Social account that showed a federal law enforcement officer's severed finger. This incident occurred after a protester in Minneapolis allegedly bit it off during clashes with anti-ICE demonstrators.
Homeland Security Official Shares Details
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin originally shared the image on X, writing, "In Minneapolis, these rioters attacked our law enforcement officer and one of them bit off our HSI officer's finger." She added, "He will lose his finger."
McLaughlin also posted photos of two individuals who appeared to be in custody, although authorities have not clarified which person is accused of biting the officer. No further details about the assault have been released by officials.
Background of Intensified Protests
Protests in Minneapolis have escalated significantly following the deaths of two US citizens during immigration enforcement operations. These incidents have fueled public outrage and increased tensions between demonstrators and federal agents.
Hours before McLaughlin's post about the severed finger, Minnesota officials reported another shooting involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis. This occurred amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration crackdown across the country.
Details of the Fatal Shooting Incident
The man involved in the shooting has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old south Minneapolis resident and US citizen. Bystander footage of the incident circulated widely online after going viral on social media platforms.
Online video shows several federal agents wrestling Pretti to the ground while bystanders record the confrontation. One agent appears to strike him three times with what looks like a firearm, and more than ten shots can be heard in the footage, though it remains unclear how many agents actually fired their weapons.
The Department of Homeland Security told Fox News that the man "was armed with a gun and two magazines" during the incident.
Aftermath and Police Response
Following the shooting, officers sealed off nearby streets and deployed tear gas to push back demonstrators who had gathered at the scene. Reports indicated that more than 100 federal agents were present during the confrontation.
Pattern of Violence in Minneapolis
Pretti's death marks the second fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in less than three weeks. This tragic incident follows the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in a separate enforcement operation.
The pattern continues with another case where a man was shot in the leg while attempting to flee from immigration officers. These consecutive incidents have raised serious concerns about the methods and escalation of force used during immigration enforcement operations in the Minneapolis area.
