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To understand the stance of an unwavering Trump loyalist after United States Custom and Enforcement shocked the nation this weekend by shooting another American citizen in Minneapolis, look no further than Khosla Ventures partner Keith Rabois.<\/p>\n
Rabois\u2019 public support for ICE\u2019s actions in the killing of Alex Pretti, made via posts on X, was so vehement that Khosla Ventures partner Ethan Choi and firm founder Vinod Khosla both publicly disavowed it.<\/p>\n
Rabois argued that Pretti was at fault, writing that the protester was committing a \u201cfelony.\u201d One of Rabois\u2019 posts said, \u201c[N]o law enforcement has shot an innocent person. [I[llegals are committing violent crimes every day.\u201d Another said: \u201c[H]e unequivocally attempted to draw his weapon. [F]uck you.\u201d In another post that discussed citizens\u2019 ability to exercise their First, Second and Fourth Amendment rights, the VC responded weighed in to write: \u201c[Y]es but interfering w a law enforcement operation is not protected by any of those amendments.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among other comments, Rabois went on to say he doesn\u2019t believe that the Minneapolis police could be credible sources in an investigation. \u201c[I] don\u2019t think you should ask any law enforcement in MN. But i am very open to reading views from any other urban jurisdiction.\u201d He instead blamed the city\u2019s police for the situation. \u201cBecause the MN police\u2019s refusal to cooperate is exactly what is leading to these treacherous conditions (for everyone).\u201d<\/p>\n
And so on.<\/p>\n
X reacted as you might expect. Other Trump supporters cheered Rabois on, while those who condemn ICE\u2019s actions argued with and condemned the investor.<\/p>\n
The situation spiraled so much that when one person suggested that founders remove Khosla from their cap tables altogether, Khosla partner Choi piped up to distance himself.<\/p>\n
Techcrunch event<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSan Francisco<\/span> Choi posted: \u201cI want to make it clear that Keith doesn\u2019t represent everyone\u2019s views here at @khoslaventures, at least not mine. What happened in Minnesota is plain wrong. Don\u2019t know how you could really see it differently. Sad to see a person\u2019s life taken unnecessarily.\u201d<\/p>\n Then the founder of the firm, Khosla himself, stood by Choi. \u201cI agree with @EthanChoi7 . Macho ICE vigilantes running [amok] empowered by a conscious-less administration,\u201d he said in his post on X.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 13-15, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n