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Obama Condemns ICE Tactics In MN--Says Trump Administration Seems 'Eager To Escalate The Situation' - Forbes Breaking News
Former President Barack Obama said Saturday’s shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis, was a “heartbreaking tragedy” and a “wake-up call” for Americans as he condemned the Trump administration’s handling of shootings in the city—joining professional athletes and celebrities speaking out following Pretti’s death. - 01/25/2026.