Megyn Kelly Faces Social Media Storm Over ICE Shooting Remarks
Conservative political commentator Megyn Kelly has once again ignited a firestorm on social media platforms following her controversial comments about recent fatal shootings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis. The 55-year-old pundit's sarcastic remarks on her X account have drawn widespread condemnation and sparked heated debates about immigration enforcement and police brutality.
Controversial Comments on Minneapolis Shooting
The controversy centers around the tragic death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICE nurse who was shot and killed by ICE officers on Saturday. According to circulating video evidence of the incident, officers pinned Pretti to the ground before the shooting occurred. While the Department of Homeland Security stated that Pretti allegedly "approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun," available video footage does not clearly show him brandishing the weapon at officers.
In response to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's demand for ICE to leave the state following the incident, Kelly posted a sarcastic remark on her X account that quickly went viral. "@realDonaldTrump should pull ICE out of MN today & announce that there will be no more immigration enforcement in MN at all," she wrote. "All illegals in the US are encouraged to move there. And if any illegal is found outside of MN & gets deported, they can never apply for re-entry."
Kelly further elaborated in the comments section, adding, "Moreover, every single asylum seeker in the USA should be told no applications will be considered unless the person is living in Minneapolis/St Paul." Her posts immediately triggered a wave of criticism from social media users who found her comments insensitive and inflammatory.
Widespread Social Media Backlash
The backlash against Kelly has been swift and severe, with numerous netizens expressing outrage over what they perceive as her inconsiderate remarks about a fatal shooting and her sarcastic take on ICE actions in Minneapolis. Many users took to the comments section to directly challenge Kelly's perspective and question her judgment.
One X user pointedly responded, "How does that help anything? Maybe your take should be something along the lines of ICE officers need to stop breaking the law, assaulting, kidnapping, and executing people." Another critic added, "What a totally moronic take after ICE just executed a man in the street cartel style. Your brain is a split pea floating in a bowl of soup."
A third commentator wrote, "This is the most childish Twitter-brained argument: if you oppose the government shooting people on the street then you're for lawlessness and open borders. Why does Megyn Kelly oppose the enforcement of murder laws?" The overwhelming response highlights growing public concern about the tone and substance of political discourse surrounding sensitive law enforcement incidents.
Growing Protests and Community Tension in Minnesota
The backlash against Kelly's comments reflects broader public anxiety and criticism surrounding ICE actions in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota. While many residents have historically supported the Trump administration's immigration agenda, the deaths of citizens during enforcement operations have generated significant outrage and concern within local communities.
This incident follows another tragic shooting involving ICE agents in Minneapolis, where 37-year-old citizen Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed in her car. Additionally, reports of ICE agents detaining a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota have further heightened tensions among protesters and community activists who question the methods and impact of immigration enforcement operations.
Kelly has previously defended ICE actions in similar incidents, including following the murder of Nicole Good, when she asserted that the mother of three "deserved to be shot in the face" for allegedly trying to run over the ICE agent who ultimately killed her. Critics argue that Kelly's commentary demonstrates a disregard for the profound impact that violent interactions between law enforcement and citizens have on local communities and individual lives.
The ongoing controversy underscores the deep divisions in American society regarding immigration policy, law enforcement practices, and appropriate public discourse surrounding tragic events. As protests continue in Minnesota and social media debates rage on, the incident highlights the complex intersection of politics, media commentary, and community relations in contemporary America.
