Gregory Bovino applauded his agents’ actions in Minnesota, despite one citizen being killed by agents.

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino on Sunday said his Customs and Border Patrol agents are “the victims” after they shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minnesota. In an interview with CNN’s “State of the Union,” host Dana Bash pointed out that Bovino had repeatedly referred to Pretti as a “suspect” as he defended CBP’s training and de-escalation tactics.

“With respect, it feels as though in some ways you’re blaming the victim here,” Bash said.

Bovino replied, “The victim? The victims are the Border Patrol agents. I’m not blaming the Border Patrol agents. The suspect put himself in that situation.”

  • BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works
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    19 hours ago

    During WW2 Danes who profiteered on collaboration with the Nazi occupiers risked getting their businesses blown up. I don’t know why I felt the need to write… I really dont.

    Anyway, is ICE renting hotel rooms? What are they doing about transportation? I mean when they decend on a new city all the time, then they must get local vehicles. What about food services? Laundry? Toilet paper? If people risk their businesses by doing business with ICE, then the infrastructure behind the occupation collapses.