Overview
- Jon Stewart accused administration officials of lying and gaslighting about the killing, pointing to videos that contradict assertions that Alex Pretti brandished a weapon.
- Clips highlighted Kristi Noem labeling Pretti a “domestic terrorist” and Greg Bovino describing “defensive” shots as bystander footage shows Pretti filming with a phone, being disarmed and then shot.
- Stewart underscored a gun-rights contradiction, noting officials now say Pretti should not have carried a legal firearm despite past praise for armed right-wing figures like Kyle Rittenhouse and Jan. 6 participants.
- Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert also denounced the agents’ actions and the shifting rationale, amplifying national scrutiny of the government’s narrative.
- Coverage noted reporting that Border Patrol figure Greg Bovino was removed from his role as officials recalibrated their messaging.