India, Jan. 28 -- President Donald Trump has sparked backlash with his remarks about carrying firearms, in the wake of Alex Pretti's killing. The 37-year-old nurse was shot dead by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A firearm was recovered from him. While videos showed that the gun was recovered before he was shot, the Trump administration initially tried to push the narrative that agents had fired in defense while trying to disarm Pretti.

The incident has led to a larger discussion about the 2nd Amendment rights which allow people in the US to legally carry guns if they have the permit. Minnesota laws, notably, allow for guns to be carried and local authorities clarified that Pretti's documents were in order for him to ca...