Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows

The Trump administration has shifted its response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, abandoning its "deny and attack" strategy. Following public criticism and video evidence contradicting initial claims, the White House now focuses on blaming Democrats for the incident. This change comes amidst growing unease within both parties over the administration's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. Vice President JD Vance echoed the president's blame of "Democrat ensued chaos" while Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison expressed a desire for cooperation with the federal government. The situation has prompted calls for new oversight and a potential thaw in relations between the Trump administration and state officials, though Democrats remain critical of the administration's immigration policies. The White House is now dispatching its "border czar" Tom Homan to direct law enforcement efforts in Minnesota.