Videos analyzed by The New York Times appear to contradict accounts given by Homeland Security officials about the shooting. They said the man approached Border Patrol agents with a handgun and the intent to "massacre" them. Footage of the encounter shows the man holding a phone in his hand, not a gun, when agents take him to the ground. https://t.co/b1xJdfOYXs
Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
Alex and tens of thousands of Minnesotans have boldly defended their neighbors against the murderous occupation of an American city by the federal government. I am enraged and heartbroken for Alex, his family, Minneapolis, and America.
Five years ago, an armed mob stormed the United States Capitol. Inspired by lies and hatred spewed by Donald Trump, they used brutal violence and intimidation in an attempt to overturn a free and fair election. And since returning to office, Trump pardoned the insurrectionists who betrayed their country.
January 6, 2021, showed us how fragile our democracy is. We, the people, must fight back against Donald Trump and his cronies as they sow chaos and fear among the American people. We cannot stand idly by as they strip our fundamental freedoms, enrich themselves on the back of working people, and destroy our reputation around the globe. And we must continue to do the hard work to ensure our democracy survives.
Let me be clear: Certifying the presidential election on January 6, 2025, was one of the most challenging moments in my career. Yet I never — not for one second — considered any other action. Because the American people had spoken. And in our nation, the power is and must always be with the people.
The fact that we (and by this I mean people who support Cassie and other victims) are all dreading the outcome of this verdict despite all of the evidence presented, shows the failure of the justice system and the culture that has always protected powerful male abusers.
@chuuya_mii @Naomirushane@jeonbabyjeonx@babibebored@StefSWriter I mean, he's definitely getting more attention from fans but is it really going to help his career? Atp I doubt it bc TB kinda bombed financially.
@jeonbabyjeonx@babibebored@StefSWriter Hey, I don't make the rules. LP is kind of the "It" boy of the moment, he's being noticed now more than ever. And idk why it's hard 4 u to believe that Elvis + Austin were poised for success from jump. Baz knows what he's doing.
@jeonbabyjeonx@babibebored@StefSWriter I was talking about Elvis. It was always going to be a b.o. hit & a front runner for awards, if done right. Ppl talked about it + AB since it was announced b4 covid. He was the "one to watch" just like LP now. Yea celebs date other celebs but KG seems calculated about it.
@jeonbabyjeonx@babibebored@StefSWriter Doesn't her pattern speak for itself?! Elvis was a hotly anticipated movie w/ a big director + Oscar winner at the helm. It may not have rec'd Oscar noms but it was always going to do well financially.
Literslly same w/ LP & TB*
@jeonbabyjeonx@StefSWriter@babibebored I think the same thing is happening now just with a different guy. The bad reviews, the weird IG posts, acting single like she hasn't told every tabloid she's got a new bf makes it look like she's spiraling.
@GigiB817 @StefSWriter It looks like it! I do believe the rumors that they hooked up on set. Ol' girl didn't write those nasty reviews for nothing lol. But I don't think it was cheating on Austin's end.