VA employee investigated after speaking to media at vigil for Alex Pretti

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200

CNN reports that a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee is under investigation after attending a vigil for Alex Pretti and speaking with members of the media. The report, delivered by CNN correspondent Brian Todd on “The Situation Room,” highlights concerns within the federal agency regarding employee conduct and communication with the press. According to the segment, the worker is one of several individuals being scrutinized for their actions during the vigil, which was held in response to a high-profile and tragic incident connected to Pretti.

The investigation appears to center on whether the employee violated internal policies governing public statements or participation in politically or socially sensitive events while representing or being identifiable as a federal worker. Federal agencies like the VA often maintain strict rules about external communications, especially when employees could be perceived as speaking on behalf of the institution.

The vigil itself drew att