00:00Videos from the scene show Alex Bretti holding his phone.
00:05But he's not seen, even during the scuffle of ICE agents, brandishing the 9mm Semi
00:10Automatic handgun, police say he was licensed to carry.
00:13He is a lawful gun owner.
00:15That hasn't stopped the Trump administration and law enforcement agencies under him.
00:20From portraying Bretti's firearm possession as a critical factor leading to his killing.
00:25The Department of Homeland Security posted this photo of a handgun presented as the
00:30one found on him.
00:31I don't know of any peaceful protester that shows up.
00:35With a gun and ammunition rather than a sign.
00:38This is a violent riot when you have some.
00:40Someone showing up with weapons.
00:42Many Republicans echoed that sentiment.
00:45Including this California federal prosecutor.
00:48If you approach law enforcement with a gun.
00:50There is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you.
00:54But gun rights.
00:55People weighing down in the lobbies.
00:56Typically Trump allies.
00:57Begged to differ.
00:58The powerful NRA.
01:00reacting on X.
01:01This sentiment is dangerous and wrong.
01:04Responsible...
01:05Public voices should be awaiting a full investigation,
01:08not making generalizations and...
01:10demonizing law-abiding citizens.
01:12Another gun rights group pointed to the second...
01:15amendment of the U.S. Constitution,
01:17which they said protects Americans' right to bear arms...
01:20while protesting,
01:21a right the federal government must not infringe upon.
01:25In 1993, nearly a third of Americans, like Alex Preti,
01:28said they owned a firearm.
01:30As usual, debate around guns sees a reversal of sorts.
01:33Some Republicans are pressing...
01:35for a deeper investigation into the shooting.
01:37A sign that the administration's accounting of...
01:40events may face bipartisan scrutiny.
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