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

Wied called for a thorough investigation and urged colleagues to lower the temperature after the shooting.

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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Tony Wied
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Representative urging an 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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Senator calling for justice and accountability for Alex Pretti

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