How business and tech leaders are reacting to the latest fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
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After a second recent fatality in confrontations with immigration officers in Minnesota on Saturday, business leaders took to social media to have their say. Eric Horvitz Microsoft's chief scientific officer posted a screenshot of a statement from Alex Pretti's parents with the caption "Anguish and pursuit of truth" on X on Sunday. Horvitz also wrote on X, "Values, service, and character," in response to a video posted by CBS News of Pretti reading a final salute to a veteran.
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Main Idea: Business and tech leaders reacted sharply online to the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, with Yann LeCun, Paul Graham, and Chris Olah among those condemning the violence or calling for calm and due process.
Key Points:
- Yann LeCun called the shooting “Murderers” and kept posting anti-ICE messages, drawing pushback from critics.
- Paul Graham said Trump’s win had led to federal officers shooting Americans in the streets, while Chris Olah said the event “shock[ed] the conscience” and defended liberal democratic values.
- A letter from more than 60 Minnesota company CEOs called for an immediate de-escalation and for officials to work together on a solution.
- Other tech and finance figures split over the incident, with some condemning ICE and others blaming protesters, the governor, or broader political leaders.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The shooting and harsh public reactions could deepen fear, anger, and distrust around immigration enforcement, raising tensions for households, workers, and small businesses.
Positive Impact
Leaders like Paul Graham and Chris Olah may push more public debate about law, safety, and civil rights, which could pressure officials to review ICE tactics and reduce.
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Anthropic cofounder whose stated reaction is prominently included.
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Microsoft’s chief scientific officer; his public reaction to the shooting is specifically highlighted.
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Khosla Ventures partner whose post strongly shapes the intra-firm reaction described in the article.
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Y Combinator cofounder whose post on X is one of the article’s featured reactions.
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Former Meta chief AI scientist; his social media response and follow-up comments are a major part of the.
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Cargill CEO named as a signatory to the letter.
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Allianz Life Insurance Company CEO named as a signatory to the letter.
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General Mills CEO named as a signatory to the letter.
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