$44 Billion Welfare Fraud EXPOSED After Fatal Shooting

A dangerous mischaracterization of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s criticism of federal immigration enforcement has spawned false accusations that the Minnesota congresswoman called for violence against President Trump, exposing how leftist rhetoric against lawful ICE operations gets twisted into inflammatory narratives that obscure the real crisis: Minnesota’s alleged multi-billion dollar welfare fraud and Democrats’ protection of illegal immigrants.

Story Snapshot

Rep. Ilhan Omar called a fatal ICE shooting an “execution” but never mentioned President Trump or violence against him
Trump responded by launching investigations into Omar’s alleged $44 million net worth and Minnesota’s $19-44 billion welfare fraud tied to illegal immigration
Federal agents shot Alex Pretti, a legal gun owner, during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, sparking heated debate over enforcement tactics
The confrontation represents escalating tensions between Trump’s immigration crackdown and Democratic sanctuary policies protecting illegal aliens

Omar’s Inflammatory Rhetoric Fuels Confusion

Rep. Ilhan Omar ignited controversy when she described the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents as “an execution by immigration enforcement” and accused agents of murder. Her inflammatory language, posted immediately after the late January incident in Minneapolis, demanded that ICE and CBP leave Minnesota entirely. While Omar’s “execution” reference clearly targeted the federal agents’ actions against Pretti—not President Trump—her volatile word choice and long history of anti-Trump rhetoric created understandable confusion among conservatives watching a congresswoman who has consistently undermined immigration enforcement now escalating her attacks during lawful operations targeting criminal aliens.

The Minneapolis Shooting Incident

Federal ICE and CBP agents shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis after he approached officers with a handgun. The Department of Homeland Security characterized the shots as “defensive” following Pretti’s resistance, with bodycam footage confirming officers fired Glocks during the confrontation. This marked the second deadly shooting involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis within a month, occurring as the Trump administration conducted raids that resulted in arrests of 12,000 illegal alien criminals. Local law enforcement, including Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, had restricted cooperation with ICE operations, creating a dangerous vacuum where federal agents operate without local backup—a direct consequence of Democratic sanctuary policies prioritizing illegal immigrants over public safety and officer protection.

Trump Administration Targets Minnesota Fraud

President Trump responded to the shooting aftermath by launching investigations into massive welfare fraud schemes in Minnesota, alleging between $19 billion and $44 billion in fraudulent benefits tied to illegal immigration and Somali communities. Trump also questioned Omar’s personal wealth, claiming her net worth reached $44 million through suspicious means, and deployed Tom Homan to oversee Minnesota enforcement operations. The president’s Truth Social posts connected Omar’s opposition to ICE with her alleged financial improprieties, arguing that Democratic politicians who enable illegal immigration personally profit from the chaos. This represents a common-sense response to years of unchecked fraud in a state where Democratic leadership, including Governor Walz and Minneapolis officials, have actively obstructed federal law enforcement while sanctuary policies drain taxpayer resources and endanger communities.

Democrats Double Down on Anti-ICE Agenda

Rather than condemning fraudulent benefit schemes or supporting lawful immigration enforcement, Democratic leaders escalated their attacks on federal agents. Omar continued calling for ICE abolition, stating “ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it,” while the Democratic National Committee demanded “Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW.” Stephen Miller, a Trump administration official, accused Democrats of supporting terrorists over law enforcement, highlighting the party’s dangerous prioritization of illegal aliens over American citizens. The confrontation intensified when an individual sprayed Omar with a syringe at a town hall meeting, with Trump suggesting she staged the incident for sympathy. This federal-state clash exposes the Left’s fundamental hostility to constitutional immigration enforcement, where Democratic politicians weaponize tragedies to advance open-border agendas while Americans bear the financial and security costs of illegal immigration that Democrats refuse to address honestly or effectively.