Former Superman Supports ICE After the Alex Pretti Killing and Pins Blame on Democrats

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Actor Dean Cain is receiving attention for publicly backing the federal agents who shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, in Minneapolis. The star of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, who plans to become an honorary agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in late 2025, has been using his public voice to support the Border Patrol agents’ actions. Cain believes the public doesn’t have a complete understanding of the challenges law enforcement faces during the increased federal presence in Minnesota.

The actor believes the agents may have been responding to a serious crime – specifically, interfering with federal officers. In a recent interview, he explained that law enforcement, including ICE and Border Patrol, are facing intense pressure, attacks, and what he considers organized opposition. Cain also suggested that the decision by the individual, Pretti, to carry a weapon – even with a legal permit – likely made the situation worse.

Cain thought bringing Pretti to the scene was a risky move that escalated the situation. He argued Pretti wasn’t simply there to protest peacefully and that physically confronting federal officers while armed was a poor decision. Cain also pointed out that even trying to shield someone from the agents could be seen as interfering with their work.

The actor, known for his role in Superman, also criticized local Democratic leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey. He asserted they fueled public anger towards federal agents with harsh language. Cain claimed these politicians were uncooperative, comparing them to the Gestapo and using a racial slur, and were encouraging citizens to confront the agents, though he couldn’t provide concrete proof of these instructions when asked.

Attorney Cain is prioritizing the defense of the agents involved in the incident, but the Pretti family and local authorities describe the victim, Alex Pretti, very differently. They say Pretti was an American citizen and a committed nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital with no prior criminal record. Video taken by witnesses on January 24th seems to show Pretti holding his phone and trying to assist a woman who was being dealt with by the agents, just before he was pepper-sprayed, knocked down, and shot ten times.

Beyond his political views and recent work with ICE, Dean Cain remains busy in the entertainment world as he heads into 2026. Last year, he wrote, directed, and starred in the film Little Angels, a project close to his heart. The movie centers on a college football coach who unexpectedly ends up coaching a girls’ soccer team – a storyline that reflects Cain’s own athletic background as a former star football player at Princeton and a short-term player for the Buffalo Bills.

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2026-01-27 12:14