However, he neither fell nor was run over, contrary to claims made by Noem and the president. But too much talk about the Minnesota killings and her accusations of domestic terrorism could be a distraction, she continued. Following the killing of Pretti by Border Patrol agents on Saturday, Miller issued his own statement on X after the DHS announcement, labeling Pretti an "assassin." ‌Noem incorrectly claimed that Pretti, a lawful gun owner, was "brandishing" his weapon at immigration officers, despite video footage demonstrating that Pretti never drew the gun from its holster. In an unusual departure from Miller's direction, Trump chose to withdraw Border Patrol "commander-at-large" Greg Bovino from Minnesota.