The NPR Politics Podcast Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump?
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Jan 26, 2026 
Clay Masters, Minnesota Public Radio reporter who brings on-the-ground Minneapolis perspective. He walks through the video and sequence of the shooting. He explains local officials’ frustration over denied access and legal pushes to investigate. He details shifting political reactions, Second Amendment optics, and how the incident reshaped Minnesota races and civic resistance.
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Video Contradicts Federal Account
- Video and eyewitness accounts challenge federal officials' claim that Alex Preddy brandished a gun before he was shot.
- The footage appears to show Preddy holding a phone and being disarmed just before being shot in the back.
State Investigators Blocked From Scene
- Local officials say state investigators were initially denied access to the scene after Preddy's killing.
- Minnesota obtained a warrant but still faced refusals, echoing earlier tensions after another fatal shooting.
Neighborhood Watchers Kept Vigil
- Residents formed neighborhood watches with fires, whistles, and community hubs during ICE operations.
- People organized to observe agents, alert neighbors, and provide mutual support in cold conditions.