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Trump Slams Minnesota Leaders Over ICE Unrest
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- Rep. Ilhan Omar described a protester shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis as ‘peacefully waving cars to get by.’
- President Trump criticized Minnesota Democrats, including Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Omar, for their handling of ICE operations and alleged state fraud.
- Federal authorities are investigating claims that state officials impeded law enforcement during the protests.
Tensions are rising in Minneapolis after new videos surfaced showing a protester shot by an ICE agent, with Rep. Ilhan Omar characterizing the protester as nonviolent.
President Trump took to social media to accuse Minnesota Democrats of using the protests to distract from what he called a significant state fraud problem.
“ICE is removing some of the most violent criminals in the World from our Country, and bring them back home, where they belong. Why is Minnesota fighting this? Do they really want murderers and drug dealers to be ensconced in their community? The thugs that are protesting include many highly paid professional agitators and anarchists. Is this really what Minnesota wants?”
Trump also called out Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar for not addressing what he alleges is over $18 billion in fraud within Minnesota.
“Don’t worry, we’re on it!”
The Minnesota National Guard has been placed on standby as protests intensify, putting law enforcement on alert.
Federal prosecutors are now investigating Governor Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly obstructing ICE operations.
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, “When the governor or the mayor threaten our officers, when the mayor suggests that he’s encouraging citizens to call 911 when they see ICE officers, that is very close to a federal crime.”
Governor Walz responded by accusing the Trump administration of “weaponizing the justice system.”
“Two days ago, it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly,” Walz wrote. “Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic. The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.”
Mayor Frey, meanwhile, stated his refusal to be intimidated and reaffirmed his commitment to keeping Minneapolis safe.
“This is an obvious attempt to intimidate me for standing up for Minneapolis, local law enforcement, and residents against the chaos and danger this Administration has brought to our city. I will not be intimidated. My focus remains where it’s always been: keeping our city safe.”
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