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Trump Advisor Shifts Stance on Shooting of Protester: Possible 'Protocol Violations'

Published January 28, 2026, 05:07
Trump Advisor Shifts Stance on Shooting of Protester: Possible 'Protocol Violations'

Stephen Miller, a close advisor to US President Donald Trump, stated on Tuesday that the death of protester Alex Pretty in Minneapolis may have been due to a violation of protocol by federal agents. This represents a significant shift in tone from the White House, which had previously fully defended the agents. Miller stated that they are examining why a CBP team may not have followed protocol during the operation. Initially, Miller had defended the agents and characterized Pretty as a “potential murderer.”