JON STEWART BLASTS OFFICIALS After Second Minnesota Protester Killed

JON STEWART BLASTS OFFICIALS After Second Minnesota Protester Killed
In the wake of the second killing of a Minnesota ICE protester, comedian and political commentator Jon Stewart has sharply criticized what he describes as a wave of political “gaslighting” from Trump-aligned officials. The incident has sparked significant national debate, particularly as new details emerge about the shooting of Alex Pretti during a protest.
Stewart delivered a fiery segment in which he condemned attempts by officials to label Pretti as a “domestic terrorist” while portraying the federal agents involved in the shooting as blameless. This narrative has been widely challenged, especially in light of video footage circulating online that appears to contradict claims made by those defending the actions of the agents.
The shooting and its aftermath have fueled discussions surrounding police accountability and the use of force by federal agents. Stewart also pointed to what he called hypocrisy surrounding Second Amendment rights, noting that some voices who vocally support gun ownership are now downplaying the shooting of a legally armed citizen involved in the protest.
The incident continues to raise questions about the circumstances of the shooting, with conflicting accounts adding to the tension. As more details emerge, the debate over political narratives and the treatment of protesters in the current climate grows ever more intense.
Stay tuned for more updates as investigations into the shooting continue.