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Sen. Johnson, Rep. Wied share first statements since ICE agent fatally shot Pretti

Johnson blamed Minnesota Democrats for inciting violence and said he would oppose efforts to defund DHS.

Sen. Johnson, Rep. Wied share first statements since ICE agent fatally shot Pretti
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Wisconsin Republicans Ron Johnson and Tony Wied issued statements after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. Johnson blamed Democrats, while Wied called for a thorough investigation and less inflammatory rhetoric.

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Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senator criticizing Minnesota Democrats after the shooting

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Tony Wied
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Representative urging an investigation and less inflammatory rhetoric

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Donald Trump
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President whose administration is named in connection with the lawsuit

Tammy Baldwin
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Senator calling for justice and accountability for Alex Pretti

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