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.
00:55The lobbyists, typically Trump allies, beg 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 details.
01:10Demonizing law abiding citizens.
01:12Another gun rights group pointed to the second.
01:15amendment of the US constitution.
01:17Which they said protects Americans right to bear arms.
01:20While protesting.
01:21A right the federal government must not infringe upon.
01:24In 2020.
01:25In 2023.
01:26Nearly a third of Americans.
01:27Like Alex Preti.
01:28Said they owned a firearm.
01:30As the usual debate around guns.
01:31Sees a reversal of sorts.
01:33Some Republicans are pressing.
01:35waiting for a deeper investigation into the shooting.
01:37A sign that the administration's accounting of events.
01:40may face bipartisan scrutiny.
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