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BumRushDaShow

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Sun Jan 25, 2026, 09:46 AM Jan 25

GOP senator 'defects' from Trump over 'incredibly disturbing' shooting [View all]

Source: Raw Story

January 24, 2026 10:46PM ET


At least one Republican senator is calling for a full investigation into the incident that led to the death of an ICU nurse by DHS immigration agents.

After the death of Alex Pretti, who appears to have been shot by agents after being disarmed while carrying a concealed weapon, one GOP lawmaker had some strong words for the "credibility" of the GOP-priority agencies.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. chimed in, "The events in Minneapolis are incredibly disturbing."

"The credibility of ICE and DHS are at stake," he added Sunday. "There must be a full joint federal and state investigation. We can trust the American people with the truth." The centrists over at Maverick replied with, "Republicans are defecting."

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/shooting-2675022504/

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