News Brief: Target CEO Addresses Minneapolis Violence
Summary
Target’s incoming CEO, Michael Fiddelke, addressed employees in a video message, calling recent violence in Minneapolis “incredibly painful” but did not mention specific shootings, federal agents, or President Trump. He and other business leaders signed a letter calling for de-escalation.
Key Points
- CEO’s Message: Michael Fiddelke called the violence and loss of life in Minneapolis “incredibly painful” in a video to employees ahead of his Feb. 1 start as CEO.
- Omissions: The message did not name the two citizens killed (Renee Good, Alex Pretti), detail ICE agents’ actions, mention President Trump, or call for specific policy changes.
- Business Response: Fiddelke was among 60+ Minnesota business leaders signing a Sunday letter urging “immediate de-escalation of tensions” after Pretti’s killing, which also avoided specifics.
- Context: Public polls show majority concern over ICE tactics; thousands have protested in Minneapolis, and local businesses recently shut down for a “Day of Truth and Freedom.”
- Focus: Fiddelke emphasized community impact, employee safety, and Target’s historical community role, stating his first days as CEO will involve listening to teams.
新闻简报：Target首席执行官就明尼阿波利斯暴力事件发声
摘要
Target候任首席执行官迈克尔·菲德尔克在向员工发布的视频讲话中，称明尼阿波利斯近期发生的暴力事件”令人极其痛心”，但未提及具体枪击事件、联邦特工或特朗普总统。他与其他商业领袖签署了一封呼吁缓和局势的公开信。
关键点
- CEO声明： 迈克尔·菲德尔克在2月1日正式上任前发布的员工视频中，称明尼阿波利斯的暴力和生命损失”令人极其痛心”。
- 回避内容： 声明未提及两名遇害公民（Renee Good, Alex Pretti）的姓名、未描述ICE特工行动细节、未点名特朗普总统、也未呼吁具体的政策改变。
- 商界回应： 菲德尔克与60多位明尼苏达州商业领袖在周日签署联名信，在Pretti遇害后呼吁”立即缓和紧张局势”，该信件同样未提及具体事件。
- 事件背景： 民意调查显示多数人对ICE策略感到担忧；数千人在明尼阿波利斯抗议；当地企业近期为”真相与自由日”集体停业。
- 核心关注： 菲德尔克强调事件对社区的影响、员工安全以及Target历史上的社区参与角色，并表示上任初期将重点倾听团队意见。
Original Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/26/alex-pretti-shooting-target-incoming-ceo-fiddelke.html