Whoopi Goldberg Claims Officials Have “Blood On Their Hands” After Alex Pretti Shooting

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Whoopi Goldberg recently led a highly emotional discussion on the talk show ‘The View’ regarding the death of Alex Pretti. The thirty-seven-year-old nurse was killed in Minneapolis over the weekend during an encounter with federal agents. Goldberg did not hold back her anger as she addressed the incident on the Monday broadcast. She specifically directed her comments toward government officials and stated they have “blood on their hands” for the tragedy. The host appeared visibly shaken as she described the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The incident involving Alex Pretti has sparked significant outrage after video footage circulated online. Reports indicate that Pretti was holding a cell phone and a bottle of water while filming activity by ICE agents. Goldberg emphasized that the video contradicted official narratives that claimed the suspect was armed and dangerous. She noted that the victim was shot ten times despite appearing to pose no immediate threat to the officers. The Department of Homeland Security had posted a photo of a gun on social media to justify the use of force.

Goldberg called out specific figures in the current administration during her passionate monologue. She named Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino as the individuals she holds responsible. The host argued that their defense of the operation was unjustified in the face of the visual evidence. She told the officials directly that if they do not see the problem then it is because they are choosing not to look. Her condemnation extended to the broader handling of immigration enforcement operations in the area.

The other co-hosts on ‘The View’ also shared their dismay and frustration regarding the violent event. Alyssa Farah Griffin expressed that the country is witnessing a tide shift that should wake citizens up to the reality of the situation. Ana Navarro added her perspective by stating that a camera seems to be just as dangerous as a gun in the eyes of these officers. The panel agreed that the footage challenges the government’s account of the intentions of the victim. They discussed how the Bill of Rights is meant to protect citizens in exactly these types of scenarios.

This shooting comes only weeks after another similar incident in the same city involving Renee Nicole Good. Good was a thirty-seven-year-old mother who was also shot by a federal agent while attempting to leave a protest area. Goldberg linked the two deaths as straight-up murders of American citizens who were merely watching out for their neighbors. She questioned what authorities could possibly be investigating when the video evidence seems so clear to the public. The segment concluded with a heavy atmosphere as the hosts processed the recurring violence in Minneapolis.

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