Megyn Kelly’s Reaction to the Alex Pretti Shooting
Media personality Megyn Kelly said she does not feel sympathy for Alex Pretti, the 37‑year‑old ICU nurse who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis over the weekend. Kelly’s remarks stood out for their blunt tone and unapologetic framing of the encounter.
Kelly argued that Pretti’s death was a result of his own choices rather than an unavoidable tragedy. On her SiriusXM podcast and social posts, she rejected the idea that the public should automatically feel sorry for him, stressing personal responsibility when it comes to interactions with law enforcement. New York Post
Her Perspective on Risk and Law Enforcement
Explaining her position, Kelly contrasted Pretti’s situation with her own life choices, saying she wasn’t shot because she avoided involvement in law enforcement activities and did not try to interfere with agents’ work. She emphasized that confronting or obstructing armed officers carries clear risks and that people who choose to place themselves in dangerous situations should understand those dangers. Megyn Kelly
In public comments, she also described protesters near the scene as agitators and suggested that escalation, especially actions that might be interpreted as resisting arrest or interfering, increases danger for everyone involved.
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