Melania Trump makes uncommon transfer addressing horror ICE shootings and Minneapolis

Melania Trump has issued a rare political statement following the ICE shootings and unrest in the US.

“I’m against the violence, so please, if you protest, protest in peace,” she told Fox & Friends on Tuesday.

The First Lady also said Donald Trump had a “great call” with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Monday. The pair are both Democrats.

She went on: “They’re working together to make it peaceful and without riots.”

Her unusual decision to speak publicly comes after the shocking incident on Sunday which saw intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, 37, dead by federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

A video clip shows ICE agents disarming Pretti, how was carrying a holstered handgun on his belt, before one or more of the agents shot him multiple times. He died at the scene.

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