She's head of Trump's DHS. If she didn't know the facts, she should not speak as if she did. If she did know the facts and yet said what she said, she's lying.
BTW, while he's seemingly calling for a full investigation into the shooting, Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick points the blame elsewhere (he also does not even bother to mention Alex Pretti's name or the manner of his death):
As I have often said, I support the Border Patrol, ICE, and the critical work they do to enforce our laws. Irresponsible rhetoric and a lack of cooperation from Minnesota’s politicians are fueling a dangerous situation.
— Senator Dave McCormick (@SenMcCormickPA) January 25, 2026
I also agree with the NRA and others — we need a full…
Donald Trump's ICE/DHS shot and killed a US citizen - a man with a permit to carry a weapon in an open carry state and who had no criminal record.
