Trump administration admits misrepresentation in Minneapolis shooting case

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Vox reports that after federal agents killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, DHS and top White House officials falsely framed Pretti as armed and intent on mass violence; video evidence contradicted the claims, prompting leadership changes and a call for an independent investigation, while critics say accountability is still needed and the administration’s credibility has suffered.
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