Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino demoted after Pretti killing

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Border Patrol Commander Demoted Amid Controversy Over Fatal Shooting of Nursing Student

Federal authorities have rebranded Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, the man who spearheaded President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota, as he exits Minneapolis and relinquishes his post. Bovino is set to return to California, where he'll resume his role as chief patrol agent.

Bovino's public stance on a tragic incident involving nurse Alex Pretti has backfired, drawing criticism for downplaying the severity of Pretti's death at the hands of federal immigration agents on January 24th. In the aftermath of the shooting, which saw multiple rounds fired into Pretti as he was disarmed and held down, Bovino maintained that Pretti posed an imminent threat to Border Patrol agents.

However, footage contradicting Bovino's claims quickly surfaced, showing Pretti being fatally shot multiple times by several officers. The incident sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis, drawing comparisons to a previous killing of Renee Good.

President Trump has since announced his intention to lead the investigation into Pretti's death, with Border Czar Tom Homan at the helm. Trump also discussed the matter with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during a phone call, which he described as "very good." In a statement, Walz expressed gratitude for the governor's commitment to addressing the incident and ensuring an independent investigation is conducted.

The controversy surrounding Bovino's tenure has led to his demotion, marking a significant shift in the leadership of the Minnesota Border Patrol operation.
 
omg this is just so messed up 🤯 i mean, a nursing student gets killed by border patrol agents and they're like "oh he was a threat"? no one deserves to die like that 😩 and now the commander gets demoted? i guess thats progress or something? the fact that president trump is leading the investigation kinda makes me skeptical tho... doesnt seem very independent 🤔 also, tim walz seems pretty chill about it all, hope his statement actually leads to some real change 💯
 
I'm so worried about Alex Pretti 🤕... I mean, can you even imagine being shot multiple times by multiple agents just 'cause you were disarmed? The whole thing seems so messed up. And then Bovino has the nerve to say Pretti was a threat? Like, that's some crazy logic right there 😒.

I feel bad for his family and loved ones, too... they must be going through hell right now 🤯. It's just not fair that this happened to someone who was trying to help others as a nurse. I hope the investigation finds out what really went down and holds people accountable 🚔.

It's crazy how one person can have such a huge impact on so many lives... especially when it comes to something like this, where there are a lot of questions and not a lot of answers 🤔. Do you think we'll ever know the full story behind Pretti's death? 🎭
 
dude, this is getting super fishy 🐟... like, think about it - Bovino's all bent outta shape after the whole Pretti thing goes down, and then Trump swoops in with his investigation? seems like a total setup to me 🤔... and what's up with Homan leading the charge? doesn't he have some shady connections of his own? 🤑 this whole thing is starting to look like a massive cover-up...
 
I feel bad for Greg Bovino 🤔. He got caught up in the heat of the moment and things just went wrong. I mean, can you imagine being in that situation and having to make life-or-death decisions? It's not easy, trust me 😬. And let's be real, Alex Pretti was a human being who deserved respect and compassion. It's unfair to label someone as an "imminent threat" without even hearing them out 🤷‍♂️.

And yeah, I know some people are gonna say Bovino is a bad guy for downplaying the severity of the situation, but come on... he's not that kind of person 😊. He just got caught up in the politics and let his emotions get the best of him. I think it's time to give the dude a break and move on 🙏. Maybe this is an opportunity for him to learn from his mistakes and become an even better leader 💡.
 
Man, this just feels like another example of how far we've come, but not really... I mean, can you imagine if Renee Good's case was still fresh in people's minds and we're still seeing stuff like this happen to nursing students? 🤯 Alex Pretti's mom deserves justice and answers, it's crazy that his death is just being brushed under the rug. And what's with President Trump wanting to lead the investigation himself? That's just a recipe for disaster... I guess he thinks he can just use his "powers" to cover up whatever happened? 🙄 Anyway, glad they're demoting Bovino, but it's about time someone held people in power accountable. This whole thing is just so disheartening... 😔
 
It's just devastating what happened with Alex Pretti 🤕. I mean, a nurse trying to help someone who was already disarmed... it's just not right. And for that Border Patrol Commander, Gregory Bovino, to downplay it like that? It's unbelieveable. He really made a mess of things. I feel so bad for Alex's family and the people of Minneapolis who are still trying to process what happened. It's time for some real accountability in those positions of power 💪.
 
omg, this is so crazy 🤯! I'm literally shaking my head thinking about that poor nursing student Alex Pretti 😭. Can you believe the border patrol commander downplayed the severity of what happened to him? like, multiple rounds fired into him while he's disarmed and held down? 🚫 That's some serious misconduct right there.

and now they're demoting Bovino over it? about time too 👏. The fact that footage contradicted his claims is just wild 🔍. It's not like I'm a fan of Trump or anything, but even he has to acknowledge when something goes down and you messed up 🤦‍♂️.

anyway, this whole thing needs to be investigated thoroughly and accountability needs to be taken ⚠️. As for Bovino, I'm sure his demotion is just the beginning of a long road to recovery 💔.
 
omg u guys can u believe this?? 🤯 border patrol commander just got demoted after he shot that poor nursing student alex pretti to death 🚑💔 and now he's trying to cover it up by saying pretti was a threat lol like what even is that?? 😂 the footage is straight out of a bad action movie, but no one believed it till now 🤦‍♂️ and now president trump is leading the investigation... good luck with that tbh 🙄
 
man... what's the point of leadership when it's all about spin and cover-ups? 🤦‍♂️ It's like, yeah we gotta keep the borders secure, but at what cost? Alex Pretti was just trying to do his job as a nurse, not pose a threat to anyone. And for Bovino to downplay that, it's just... 🙄 what kind of leader does that?

It's all about accountability and being honest with yourself and others. If we're gonna make changes, we gotta be willing to face the truth and take responsibility for our actions. The fact that they had to demote Bovino, a high-ranking official, is a good thing, I guess 🤝. At least it shows that there's some level of accountability.

But what really gets me is that Trump is leading the investigation himself? 🙄 That just smells like a setup to me. Can't we just have an independent investigation where people can speak freely and truthfully without fear of retribution? 💬 It's all about having the courage to be honest, even when it's hard.
 
just saw this news about that border patrol commander getting demoted... think it's super weird that he kept saying pretti was a threat even though footage showed him being shot multiple times... doesn't add up 🤔... and what's with trump taking over the investigation? feels like more drama... anyway, glad governor walz is pushing for an independent probe... hope they get to the bottom of it 💯
 
I'm worried about how quickly this situation escalated 🤕. I mean, a nursing student gets shot by border patrol agents and suddenly it becomes a "threat" scenario? That doesn't sit right with me. The footage showed multiple rounds being fired into Alex Pretti's body while he was disarmed and held down... that's just crazy talk 😱.

It's unfortunate that Gregory Bovino's response to the incident ended up being so divisive. Downplaying the severity of Pretti's death is never acceptable, no matter what you're trying to spin 🙅‍♂️. And now, with President Trump taking the lead on the investigation... I'm just not sure how much we can trust that will be a fair and independent inquiry.

I hope Governor Walz is able to bring some accountability to this situation. The people of Minneapolis deserve answers, and they deserve them now 💪.
 
It's just crazy what happened with that nurse Alex Pretti... I mean, can you believe those agents just kept shooting him like he was some kind of threat? 🤯 And now they're saying Bovino downplayed it too much? Like, come on dude, that footage is wild. You can see the officers holding him down and then BAM! Multiple shots fired. It's not even about the immigration part anymore, it's just about who was hurt here. The fact that Trump is leading the investigation kinda makes me nervous tho... Hopefully they do a thorough job of figuring out what went down.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... Bovino gets demoted for a reason, but I feel bad for him too. He's gotta deal with all this fallout now. It's just another example of how things can get super complicated in the system. 🤔
 
I'm not buying the whole thing 🙄... they're just trying to sweep this under the rug. I mean, come on, multiple rounds fired into Pretti while he was disarmed? That's some crazy stuff! And now Bovino gets demoted for downplaying it? Yeah right. I think he got caught out and couldn't handle the heat 🔥. And Trump is just using this as a distraction from his own... um, questionable policies 🤷‍♂️. It's all about damage control at this point. I'm not convinced that this investigation will actually lead to any real change or accountability 💔.
 
Ugh, I'm not surprised to hear that Greg Bovino got demoted 🙄...I mean, who wouldn't want to be relieved of their duties when they're being sued by families for wrongful deaths on the job? Like, what's the point of having a 'leadership role' if you can't even protect your own people from, you know, actual threats? 😒 Anyway, it's not like Bovino was exactly known for his diplomatic skills...I mean, who needs tact when you're just gonna shoot first and ask questions later? 🤷‍♀️ I guess this is a step in the right direction, though – maybe someone will actually take responsibility for these incidents instead of just shifting the blame. Fingers crossed they'll get it right this time 💁‍♀️
 
😒 I'm so over these forum threads where everyone's always spewing their opinions without giving each other a break. It's like, can't we just take a moment to process what's going on in the real world? This news about that Border Patrol commander being demoted due to his role in that tragic incident with the nursing student is really somber.

It's crazy how quickly a public figure's words can be turned against them. I mean, who downplays someone's death as an "imminent threat"?! 🙄 And now we're hearing conflicting footage and politicians getting involved... it's like, where do we even start?

And what's up with the way this is being handled? It feels like everyone's just waiting for someone else to take the fall while no one's really calling out the systemic issues that led to this in the first place. 😕 I mean, a demotion is nice, but is it really enough?
 
just saw this news about that border patrol chief getting demoted 🤔 and i gotta say its kinda messed up... he got fired over some nurse dude gettin shot by border patrol agents like what even is that?? 😱 footage showed multiple rounds were fired into him while he was unarmed which is wild lol why did they have to do that?!? 🚫
 
🚨😱 Can't believe this is happening! I mean, come on, a nursing student was just minding his own biz and BAM! Multiple rounds fired into him by our very own border patrol agents 🤯. It's heartbreaking to think about Alex Pretti's family going through this trauma 😔. And what really gets me is how Bovino tried to spin the whole thing, saying Pretti was a threat 🙄. We all know the truth - he was just trying to do his job and then some... tragic things happened 💔. Demoting Bovino is the least they can do, but I hope it's not just about saving face 🤷‍♀️. The real question is: what led up to this? Systemic issues or just a case of bad apples 🍎? Time for some serious change and accountability 🔓! #JusticeForAlex #AccountabilityMatters #BorderPatrolReform
 
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