Former President Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration over the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis in a post on X on Tuesday. Biden called for investigations into the deaths of Pretti and Good, and said he and former first lady Jill Biden are “sending strength” to their families and communities. He also called on Americans to “stand up and speak out” against the administration in light of its actions in Minnesota.

Former President Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration over the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis in a post on X on Tuesday.

Biden called for investigations into the deaths of Pretti and Good, and said he and former first lady Jill Biden are “sending strength” to their families and communities.

He also called on Americans to “stand up and speak out” against the administration in light of its actions in Minnesota.

Former U.S. President **Joe Biden** sharply criticized the Trump administration this week following the **fatal shootings of two Minneapolis residents by federal agents**, adding his voice to growing national outrage.

In a post on X, Biden condemned the deaths of **Alex Pretti**, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, and **Renée Nicole Good**, a mother of three, both of whom were killed earlier this month during an aggressive federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. He called for **“full, fair and transparent investigations”** into the circumstances surrounding their deaths and accused federal authorities of betraying basic American values.

“What has unfolded in Minneapolis this past month betrays our most basic values as Americans. We are not a nation that guns down our citizens in the street,” Biden wrote, urging Americans to **“stand up and speak out”** against what he described as excessive use of force by the federal government. He also said he and former first lady **Jill Biden** were **“sending strength to the families and communities”** affected by the killings. ([TheWrap][1])

The deaths have sparked widespread protests locally and intensified political pressure on the Trump administration, which has deployed thousands of federal agents to Minneapolis as part of a massive immigration enforcement effort. Critics, including local leaders and civil rights groups, argue the surge has led to chaotic operations and unsafe conditions for both residents and officers.

Biden’s statement joins those of other national figures calling for accountability. Former Presidents **Barack Obama** and **Bill Clinton** have also condemned the actions of federal agents and support demands for more thorough investigations.

The Trump administration has defended its immigration enforcement strategy and insisted that agents were acting appropriately, though it has also sought to calm tensions by adjusting leadership on the ground and emphasizing future operational chang

As protests continue and investigations unfold, the deaths of Pretti and Good have become a flashpoint in the broader national debate over federal immigration policy and the limits of enforcement powers within U.S. cities. ([The Guardian][5])