President Trump recently spoke about a man named Alex Pretti. Mr. Pretti was shot by immigration agents. His comments have caused a lot of disagreement. This is especially true with groups that support gun rights. These groups are important for President Trump's party.
The shooting happened during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. It has made people look closer at the government's immigration rules. It also started new talks about the right to own guns. President Trump said the man should not have had a gun. He also said the man had many bullets.
Gun rights groups did not agree with the President. The National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America spoke out. They said Mr. Pretti was allowed to carry his gun. They believe good citizens have the right to carry guns when it is legal.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem first said Mr. Pretti was a terrorist. She said he was doing violent things. However, witnesses and local officials have a different story. The Department of Homeland Security said its agents shot in self-defense. They said Mr. Pretti did not want to give up his weapon.
The two shootings in Minneapolis led to action from the government. After criticism, President Trump said they will change how operations work in Minnesota. Tom Homan, who is in charge of border issues, is going to Minneapolis. This shows they want to fix the difficult situation. Some Border Patrol agents will also leave the city.
President Trump's words have upset some of his supporters. This is happening before important elections. The government's decision to change operations shows they take this seriously. Mr. Homan's visit means a change in how immigration is handled there. The shooting shows the need to balance border security with gun rights.