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Chris Madel Drops GOP Minnesota Governor Bid Over ICE ‘Disaster'

Chris Madel Drops GOP Minnesota Governor Bid Over ICE ‘Disaster'

Summary

Republican attorney Chris Madel decided to stop running for Minnesota governor. He criticized ICE's Operation Metro Surge, calling it a "disaster" that went beyond its original goals. His decision came after a nurse named Alex Pretti was shot by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Key Facts

  • Chris Madel is a Republican attorney.
  • He was running for governor of Minnesota.
  • Madel criticized ICE's Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.
  • He said the operation expanded too far from its original goals.
  • Madel announced his decision to leave the race on a video.
  • The announcement followed the shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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