'Moral and Political Debacle': The Wall Street Journal Nukes Trump Over Alex Pretti Shooting

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/moral-and-political-debacle-the-wall-street-journal-nukes-trump-over-alex-pretti-shooting/

After opening up with an anecdote about President Donald Trump himself extolling the need for “heart” in immigration enforcement, the influential center-right newspaper observed that “Fifteen months later in Minneapolis, there isn’t much heart in Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Saturday shooting of Alex Pretti, as he lay on the ground surrounded by ICE agents, is the worst incident to date in what is becoming a moral and political debacle for the Trump Presidency.”

Videos of an event aren’t always definitive, but this is how it looks to us. Pretti attempted, foolishly, to assist a woman who had been pepper-sprayed by agents. Multiple agents then tackled Pretti, and he had a phone in one hand as he lay on the ground. An agent discovered a concealed gun on Pretti, and disarmed him. An agent then shot Pretti, and multiple shots followed,” continued the Journal. “The Trump Administration spin on this simply isn’t believable. Stephen Miller, the political architect of the mass deportation policy, called Pretti a ‘domestic terrorist.’ He was a nurse without a criminal record.”

Whether he likes it or not, most of the burden now lies with Mr. Trump as the President who controls ICE. He would be wise to pause ICE enforcement in the Twin Cities to ease tensions and consider a less provocative strategy. Yes, many on the left would conclude that their civil disobedience has paid off. But Mr. Trump can still pursue enforcement with a smaller force and a strategy aimed at criminals, not at hotel maids and gardeners,” concluded the editorial. “Americans don’t want law enforcement shooting people in the street or arresting five-year-old boys. The President who said you have to have a heart in enforcement ought to show some.”

[MagickMuffin]

1. His Heart 🖤 has always been in a very Dark place

They’ve unleashed the Darkness, We The People must Shine our Light to drive out the darkness.

I add my Light to your Light

🕯️🌹❤️🙏

[Qutzupalotl]

2. Can't have the "left" thinking civil disobedience works.

Fuckin hippies. /s

Otherwise this is a great editorial.

[newdeal2]

3. Why was it foolish?

He is a nurse and a good human being, it’s in his nature to help.