Finneas Questions Alex Pretti’s Death in Minneapolis and Slams Conservatives for Weaponry Double Standards
Finneas has built a reputation for speaking out, and this time, he turned his attention to the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. His comments quickly spread online and sparked a heated argument about gun rights and how the law is applied in real life.
The case centers on Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and VA hospital employee who was killed on January 24 during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
According to early statements from federal officials, agents described Pretti as a dangerous armed suspect. Later reports from state authorities and bystander video footage told a different story. They confirmed that Pretti had no criminal record and was a legal gun permit holder. Videos appear to show him holding his phone, possibly recording agents, rather than pointing a weapon.
Finneas reacted strongly to how the situation was explained to the public. He focused on the way Pretti’s legal gun ownership was used to justify the shooting. In his words, the conservative argument that allows school shootings to continue has always basically boiled down to we have to protect the Second Amendment, we have to allow people to carry weapons legally. He said the logic fell apart when someone who followed those rules was killed anyway.
He became even more blunt when addressing online comments defending the agents’ actions. Every argument I’ve seen for why Alex Pretti’s death was justified is like well he had a gun, shut the f*** up, Finneas said. He argued that Pretti never pulled his weapon, even while being restrained on the ground.
Finneas also pointed out what he saw as a painful contradiction. You’ve spent 30 years telling us that children have to die so we’re allowed to legally carry weapons everywhere, he said. This guy was being beaten on the ground. He didn’t draw his weapon; he had a weapon on him legally, and they shot the f*** out of him. For him, the case showed how fragile those promises of protection really are.
Outside of the controversy, Finneas continues to stay busy with his career. He recently finished a major world tour in support of his album For Cryin Out Loud. In early 2026, he is working closely on new music with his sister, Billie Eilish, and is rumored to be involved in scoring an upcoming film. While he has acted in shows like Glee and Modern Family, music remains his main focus.
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