A Billionaire's Mixed Messages on Immigration Shootings

Billionaire Bill Ackman has made headlines again, this time for donating $10, 000 to the family of Alex Pretti. Pretti was tragically shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis. This incident happened over the weekend. The news was shared by the Wall Street Journal. They said a spokesman for Ackman confirmed the donation. A fundraiser for Pretti's family on GoFundMe has already raised over $1 million. Ackman's donation was listed on the page. When asked for a comment, Ackman's investment firm, Pershing Square, declined to respond. This is not the first time Ackman has been involved in a similar situation. Earlier this month, another person, Renee Good, was shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Ackman also donated $10, 000 to a GoFundMe for Jonathan Ross. Ross is the officer who shot Good. However, the fundraiser for Good's family was already closed. It had reached its goal of $1. 5 million.Ackman explained his donation to Ross's fundraiser. He said he wanted to support those accused of crimes in their defense. This statement has raised eyebrows. Some people wonder if Ackman is truly neutral or if he has a bias. His actions seem to support both sides of the immigration debate. The situation in Minneapolis is tense. Thousands of armed and masked agents have been deployed there. This is part of a deportation effort. It is unusual and has little precedent. President Trump has said his administration is reviewing the shootings. He promised to make a determination soon. However, video evidence contradicts the official version of events.