Trump Questions Gun Rights After Minneapolis Shooting
U.S. President Donald Trump faced renewed debate on gun rights after commenting on the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Trump said he did not support people carrying guns at protests and questioned why Pretti had a firearm during the incident. Pretti was legally carrying a handgun under Minnesota law when he was shot by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration enforcement operation.
Second Amendment Debate
Trump’s remarks reignited discussion on the Second Amendment, the part of the U.S. Constitution that protects the right to keep and bear arms. Critics said his language appeared to challenge broad gun rights, while supporters stressed that the amendment itself cannot be changed without a long constitutional process. Any repeal would require approval by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of U.S. states.
Political Reaction
Gun rights groups and some Republican lawmakers sharply criticized Trump’s stance, saying it undermines constitutional protections. Trump’s comments are expected to influence political discourse ahead of upcoming elections, especially among voters who prioritise firearms rights.
