Melania Trump breaks silence on Alex Pretti shooting with rare plea to the U.S.

As pressure mounted, the White House appeared to soften its initial stance. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later referred to Pretti’s death as a “tragedy,” while Donald Trump stated that his administration would formally review the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

This shift marked a noticeable departure from earlier messaging that implied Pretti bore responsibility for his own death.

Melania Trump Breaks Her Silence

Against this backdrop, Melania Trump addressed the situation during an appearance on Fox & Friends, an unusual move for a First Lady who has largely avoided direct engagement with political crises.

Her message focused not on assigning blame, but on urging calm and cooperation.

“We need to unify. I’m calling for unity. I know my husband the president had a great call yesterday with the governor and the mayor and they’re working together to make it peaceful and without riots,” Continue reading…