Pretti was reportedly legally permitted to carry a gun and is a citizen of the US, where it is a constitutional right to bear arms.
Even the NRA thinks Trump’s [justice department] stooge in California has gone too far for claiming federal agents were ‘legally justified’ to kill Alex Pretti.”.
Newsom’s press office added: “Your position is truly horrible when even the NRA calls you out.”.
Witnesses stated in sworn testimonies that Pretti was not brandishing a gun when federal immigration officers descended on him.
Among those who donated to Essayli – who held a seat in California’s state assembly from 2023 to April – was the NRA.
He also bragged about having “the total endorsement of every gun group, including the NRA”.
The NRA responded with a statement declaring Trump was correct in saying Harris supported gun confiscation. »