MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting detailed how Derrick Van Orden blamed Alex Pretti for his own murder by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The report also asserts that some Republicans have spoken out against DHS and ICE, but Van Orden continues to parrot Trump. Heartland Signal: Derrick Van Orden accuses Minnesota Democrats of ‘insurrection’ after ICE killing of Alex PrettiBy: Richard Eberwein | 1/27/26After the shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has repeatedly accused Minnesota Democrats of encouraging an insurrection. But Van Orden and others continue to vehemently defend ICE operations and blame the incident on Democratic leaders, echoing Trump’s sentiment that Gov. After Pretti’s death last Saturday, Van Orden accused Democrats of inciting insurrection or sedition in 12 different X posts.