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Trump signals de-escalation of ICE ops in Minneapolis

Trump signals de-escalation of ICE ops in Minneapolis

Summary

President Trump spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about reducing federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. This discussion comes after calls for less federal presence following a recent incident involving the death of Alex Pretti. President Trump agreed to consider working more closely with state officials on immigration matters focusing on violent criminals.

Key Facts

  • President Trump discussed immigration enforcement in Minneapolis with Governor Tim Walz.
  • They talked about possibly reducing the number of federal immigration agents in the city.
  • The discussions followed the killing of Alex Pretti and increased calls for de-escalation.
  • Democrats and some Republicans have been calling for fewer ICE agents in Minneapolis.
  • There are currently about 3,000 federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
  • President Trump plans to send Tom Homan, a key White House figure on immigration, to Minneapolis.
  • Tom Homan will report directly to President Trump about the situation.

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