Federal Killing in Minneapolis Exposes Troubling Contradictions in Trump Administration’s Second Amendment Stance

The recent death of Alex Pretti, a lawful gun owner killed during protests in Minneapolis by federal law enforcement, has unraveled a stark contradiction within the Trump administration’s supposed defense of the Second Amendment. This incident strips bare the gap between the president’s professed commitment to gun rights and the harsh reality faced by American citizens who dare to exercise those rights while confronting government forces. When Lawful Gun Ownership Meets Federal Force, Who Really Protects Our Rights? Pretti was legally carrying a firearm with proper permits when he was confronted by federal officers. Yet initial statements from high-ranking officials...