Joe Biden has spoken out against the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, calling the incident a betrayal of American values. In a statement, the former president said the United States should not be a nation that 'guns down our citizens in the street' or allows 'our own government targeting American citizens'.
Biden's remarks add to condemnation from former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, who have warned that core values are under threat during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Pretti, 37, was killed on Saturday, while another individual, Renee Good, was shot dead earlier this month while driving away from a federal immigration agent.
Biden called for 'full, fair and transparent' investigations into both killings, which have sparked widespread protest. His statement, which avoided naming Donald Trump directly, said Minnesotans 'have suffered enough at the hands of this administration'.
The former president has largely maintained a low profile since leaving office, focusing on his memoir and cancer treatment. His return to public commentary is notable as he continues to face verbal attacks from Trump, who blames Biden for a range of issues including federal immigration policy.
