JD Vance Under Fire for ‘Vulgar’ Post Smearing Alex Pretti

The Inquisitr

Vice President #JDVance is at the center of a firestorm following his controversial social media remarks about the death of #AlexPretti, the Minneapolis nurse killed by federal agents on January 24, 2026. While the #WhiteHouse and #DHS initially branded Pretti a "domestic terrorist" who intended to "massacre law enforcement," newly circulating bystander footage and frame-by-frame analysis from major news outlets show a different story. The #ViralFootage appears to show Pretti holding a cell phone, not a weapon, while attempting to assist a fellow protester before being tackled and shot. This report analyzes Vance's #EngineeredChaos claims, the #Inquisitr investigation into the conflicting narratives, and the growing calls from Governor #TimWalz for a full federal withdrawal from Minnesota. We break down the #PoliticalOutrage, the family's demand for the "truth," and how this #VanceScandal is impacting the administration's standing ahead of the #2026Midterms.  #JDVance #AlexPretti #Minneapolis #BreakingNews #Trump2026 #ICEProtests #MinnesotaStrong #PoliceAccountability #GOP #WhiteHouseUpdate #Inquisitr #NewsAnalysis #PoliticalViolence #SocialMediaOutrage #JusticeForAlexPretti #Midterms2026 #USPolitics #WashingtonDC #ViralVideo #DHS #ICEOut #HumanRights #NewsUpdate

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00:00President Donald Trump drew attention during a red carpet appearance at the premiere of Melania.

00:05Trump's new documentary after a tense exchange with a reporter was captured live on air.

00:11The event took place in Washington, D.C. at the premiere of Melania, a film focused on

00:15the first lady's life and time in the White House. As Trump stopped to speak with members

00:19of the press, one reporter asked about reports that Amazon paid tens of millions of dollars to

00:23produce and market the documentary. The question also referenced public speculation about whether

00:28the deal could be seen as an attempt to gain favor with the president.

00:32Before addressing the substance of the question, Trump asked the reporter,

00:35which outlet they represented. When told the journalist was from the New York Times,

00:39Trump responded by criticizing the publication and calling it,

00:42fake news. He then said he was not personally involved in the financial details of the project,

00:47adding that the documentary started with my wife. Trump went on to praise the film,

00:53describing it as important and saying it offers a look at life inside the White House.

00:57The exchange aired, aired live on the conservative network Real America's Voice,

01:02and clips quickly spread online. The moment prompted strong reactions on social media,

01:07where some users criticized Trump for not directly answering the financial question

01:11and for attacking the journalist instead. Others focused on his comment that he was not

01:15involved in the project, interpreting it in different ways. The documentary itself

01:20has drawn attention for its reported production budget and the level of promotion surrounding its

01:24release. Melania Trump has described the film as a personal project intended to give viewers

01:29insight into her life and work. Neither the White House nor Amazon issued additional statements

01:34about the exchange following the premiere. The interaction has since become another example

01:38of how brief red carpet moments involving the president can quickly become national talking points.

01:43Share your thoughts in the comments and stay connected for further updates.

01:54Thank you very much for joining us.

01:58And now how do you share your thoughts in the past?

02:09And thank you.

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