"After federal agents shot and killed U.S. citizen Alex Pretti during an immigration raid this weekend, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce released a letter Sunday signed by more than 60 business leaders in the state. It called for a "de-escalation of tensions" and cooperation between local, state and federal leaders. Retailer and brand executives who signed included incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening and Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford, among others."
"The letter did not name Trump or any other political leader, but called for "an immediate deescalations of tensions and for state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions." It also said business representatives have been working with federal, state and local officials and communicating with the governor, White House, vice president and local mayors."
Federal agents shot and killed U.S. citizen Alex Pretti during an immigration raid, prompting a response from Minnesota business leaders. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce circulated a letter signed by more than 60 executives calling for a de-escalation of tensions and cooperation among local, state, and federal officials. Signers included major retailer CEOs such as incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke, Best Buy's Corie Barry, General Mills' Jeff Harmening, and Land O'Lakes' Beth Ford. Protests against ICE presence occurred in the city, and business representatives said they have been communicating with the governor, White House, vice president, and local mayors. Target and other employers had previously refrained from public comment amid worker pressure.
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