Truth and Nothing But the Truth Applies to Everyone Including DHS

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New footage keeps changing DHS claims about the Alex Pretti shooting, prompting urgent calls for clarity and truth. 

When a government agency’s story changes every time new footage drops, the public shouldn’t have to play detective. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening right now.  Major incidents always spark emotion, confusion, and fast‑moving narratives. But in moments like these, one principle should anchor all of us—citizens, journalists, and government agencies alike:

The truth doesn’t belong to one side.

It applies to everyone.

Including DHS.

Over the past few days, the public has watched the official explanation for the shooting of Alex Pretti a nurse and licensed gun owner attending a protest shift again and again. Each time new video surfaces, the story changes. And when the facts stay the same but the narrative keeps moving, it’s not just concerning. It’s a warning sign that deserves our full attention.



What the videos consistently show

Across every angle released so far, a few facts remain the same:

  • Pretti’s firearm stayed holstered.
  • He never reached for it.
  • He was holding a phone, not a weapon.
  • He did not interfere with the arrest taking place.
  • He did not resist when agents approached him.

These are not interpretations they’re visible on camera.

What keeps changing

DHS officials have offered multiple explanations, each contradicting the last:

  • First, they claimed he pointed a gun.
  • When video disproved that, they claimed he obstructed.
  • When that didn’t match the footage, they claimed he lacked ID, implying unlawful carry.
  • Now, some are suggesting the gun “discharged” when agents took it something no video supports.

When the facts stay the same but the story keeps shifting, it’s reasonable to ask why.

Accountability isn’t anti‑law‑enforcement

It’s pro‑truth.

Most officers do their jobs with integrity. But when an agency’s narrative changes only after contradictory evidence surfaces, the public has a right and a responsibility  to question it.

Transparency shouldn’t be optional.
Accuracy shouldn’t depend on what footage is available.
And accountability shouldn’t stop at the public  it must include the agencies who serve the public.

The standard must be the same for everyone

If we expect citizens to tell the truth, follow the law, and accept consequences, then government agencies must be held to that same standard.

The whole truth and nothing but the truth isn’t a slogan.
It’s a promise  and it applies to all of us.

 

Let’s talk about this

  • What parts of the publicly released footage stand out most to you?
  • Do you think agencies should release full, unedited footage immediately in cases like this?
  • How should the public respond when official statements change after video evidence surfaces?
  • What does accountability look like when the agency involved controls the narrative?
  • How do we balance support for law enforcement with the need for transparency?

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