Imagine a mother receiving news that her son was shot while working at our nation’s border. Now imagine if those who should be holding the truth accountable were instead trying to smear a previous administration over it.

The tragic shooting death of Alex Pretti has once again put the spotlight on America's border security, but this time with an agenda-driven twist from the left. Despite clear evidence pointing away from any direct connection to current policy, leftist media and opposition officials are attempting to paint President Trump’s policies as responsible for such incidents.

This isn't isolated; it's part of a broader pattern where any misfortune along our borders is used to attack efforts to secure them under the Trump administration. This irresponsible narrative not only dishonors Alex but also undermines all those working tirelessly to protect our communities and children from real threats.

The buried detail here is that Alex was shot while protecting our nation’s border, a duty he took on with pride. His story serves as an example of how hard people are trying to keep us safe despite the challenges they face daily from both real dangers and political attacks.

My heart breaks for every parent who fears for their child's safety when they go to work. This is what kind of world we're leaving our children, where those supposed to uphold truth twist facts around fallen heroes like Alex to push a narrative that serves their own agenda.

Please share this with every parent you know and remind them: the real threat isn't from our government’s efforts at securing borders but from those who would misuse tragedies for political gain. We owe it to Alex, his family, and all the brave souls working along our borders to speak up and stand firm against such smears.