Summary
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responded to a letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi that requested access to voter data and changes to sanctuary policies. Walz disagreed with claims in Bondi's letter and stated that Minnesota has complied with federal requests, but described the new demands as not serious. The letter followed recent shootings in Minneapolis involving federal agents.
Key Facts
- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz with requests from the Trump administration.
- The letter asked for the repeal of Minnesota's sanctuary policies and access to voter, Medicaid, and Food Service records.
- Governor Walz criticized the letter, saying it contained false claims and did not address real issues.
- The letter was sent after the fatal shootings of two people in Minneapolis by federal agents.
- President Trump commented on social media about financial fraud in Minnesota.
- Walz emphasized that Minnesota has been cooperating with federal requests but called the recent demands a distraction.
- Walz suggested Bondi focus on other issues, like the release of Epstein files, instead of making new demands on Minnesota.
