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Exclusive: The False Claims, Chaos and Coverups Behind the Trump Administration’s Killing of Two American Citizens
Two American lives were lost within a span of just eighteen days, marking a turbulent period for federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, died on Wednesday, January 7, while Alex Pretti was shot and killed on Saturday, January 24. Both victims fell at the hands of federal immigration agents during what the Trump administration termed Operation Metro Surge.
Long before these tragic events, an agent from the federal Homeland Security Investigations division issued a stark prediction: “Someone’s going to get killed.” This warning, delivered in early January 2026, resonated deeply among officials present. The HSI representative conveyed growing apprehension regarding the impending deployment of numerous federal personnel to Minnesota.
A Mismatched Force Arrives
The Trump administration dispatched a substantial contingent including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, Customs and Border Protection officers, Border Patrol personnel, and the controversial Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino. However, Homeland Security officials had repeatedly cautioned local prosecutors and other stakeholders that Border Patrol agents were ill-suited for urban immigration raids.
These officers were accustomed to solitary posts along the southern border, often without backup for fifty miles, viewing themselves as the final barrier against threats. They operated with considerable latitude, and officials feared the situation would deteriorate rapidly. The HSI agent’s concerns ultimately proved accurate as the deaths of Good and Pretti occurred in quick succession.
The Aftermath and Internal Tensions
CNN interviewed over a dozen former and current Trump administration members, most declining to speak on the record due to fears of retaliation. In the wake of Good’s death but prior to Pretti’s, Bovino requested a telephone conversation with Daniel Rosen, the US attorney for the District of Minnesota. While the call was routed to prosecutors within the office, Rosen himself did not join.
Bovino expressed frustration that prosecutors had not been pursuing cases against protesters whom he and his agents accused of committing AFOs—assaults on federal officers. There was a compelling explanation for this hesitation. Prosecutors in the US attorney’s office, who had traditionally accepted law enforcement accounts regarding AFOs, had witnessed numerous immigration agent complaints being thoroughly debunked by evidence. The conclusion was clear: the immigration agents were frequently untruthful.
“These people are wackos,” Bovino declared, referring to Minnesota demonstrators. “The shit is getting ready to come. We’re not putting up with anything in this city. It’s coming. We’re not going to calm it down, we’re going to put it down.”
Prosecutors were astonished by Bovino’s demeanor following Good’s shooting death. Rather than adopting a more measured approach, he remained confrontational. He continued his impassioned speech, outlining his plans for the city.
“You’ve got 3,000 law enforcement agents that are fixin’ to lock this city down,” he stated. “If it doesn’t work, we’re gonna bring 4,000 more. It doesn’t matter to me. We’re going to pacify this place, we’re going to roll ’em up. We’re not going to wait on the local PD, we’re not going to piss with it.”
Bovino further discussed his intentions to occupy the city. During this exchange, he made a dismissive remark about Rosen, an observant Jew who could not be contacted during the Sabbath on Saturday, sneeringly labeling him one of the “chosen people.” Prosecutors were taken aback by this boasting, particularly since Bovino was addressing individuals he barely knew.
Questions About Intentions
All the apprehensions voiced by HSI members appeared validated. Bovino seemed present for questionable motives, employing a strategy deliberately crafted to escalate tensions and provide justification for federal government violence. Some observers speculated that Bovino might have been intentionally sent to Minnesota to provoke a riot.
“They’re going to kill someone else,” one prosecutor remarked after the call concluded.
Others shared this sentiment. When CNN later questioned Bovino about his conversation with prosecutors, he emphasized his focus on managing the protests. “I wasn’t mad. I was simply trying to get something done,” he explained. “Maybe I was a little intense — I hope I was — and I don’t think they liked that too much.”
Although he could not recall his precise wording, Bovino maintained that the concept of forcefully suppressing demonstrations was not something he would openly declare. Regarding the “chosen people” remark, Bovino denied it was intentional. “`
