President Trump’s rock-solid Second Amendment credentials are under fire from the usual suspects, this time over the tragic shooting of Alex Pretti, an armed Minneapolis protester with a valid concealed carry permit. The incident unfolded amid the chaos of 2020 riots, where Pretti legally armed herself for self-defense—only to be gunned down by a mob. Critics are twisting Trump’s measured comments on the event to paint him as soft on guns, but let’s cut through the spin: this is classic media sleight-of-hand, ignoring how Pretti’s permit underscored the life-saving potential of concealed carry laws. Trump’s response didn’t undermine 2A; it highlighted the failures of local officials who abandoned federal agents during arrests, leaving good guys like Pretti exposed to violent anarchy.
Dig deeper, and the real story exposes Minneapolis’s anti-2A rot. Pretti wasn’t some reckless vigilante; she was a law-abiding citizen exercising her God-given right to self-defense in a city where prosecutors like Keith Ellison prioritized rioters over protectors. Trump’s comments rightly called out this dereliction—federal agents were hung out to dry while armed mobs roamed free. For the 2A community, this is a stark reminder: concealed carry isn’t a privilege; it’s a bulwark against tyranny and chaos. Questioning Trump’s support here is laughable; it’s the left’s blueprint for disarming citizens while shielding criminals. Pretti’s death demands we double down on permit reciprocity, arming up in hostile jurisdictions, and electing leaders who back feds over felons.
The implications ripple far beyond one shooting: in a post-2020 world, expect more smears like this to erode 2A gains from Bruen and beyond. Trump’s history—banning bump stocks notwithstanding—shows unwavering defense of our rights, from appointing Gorsuch and Kavanaugh to championing hearing protection. The 2A faithful should rally around this narrative, not retreat. Share Pretti’s story, arm yourselves legally, and vote to defund sanctuary cities that betray the Constitution. Freedom isn’t free, but it’s worth every round.
