Summary
Senator Mark Kelly expressed concerns about the language used by White House official Tom Homan, who compared Minneapolis to a "war zone" while discussing federal immigration enforcement activities. This comment followed the shooting of a protestor by federal agents in Minneapolis. President Trump plans to involve Homan in immigration operations in Minnesota to manage "criminal illegal aliens."
Key Facts
- Senator Mark Kelly criticized Tom Homan's comparison of Minneapolis to a "war zone."
- Homan's comments came after federal agents shot a protestor named Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
- President Trump plans to send Homan to Minnesota for immigration enforcement.
- Videos showed Pretti did not reach for his legally-carried gun before being shot by agents.
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and adviser Stephen Miller described Pretti negatively after the incident.
- Homan has agreed with Minnesota leaders to potentially reduce federal immigration presence.
- Homan referred to ICE and CBP agents' rotation in Minnesota using military terminology.
- Kelly has a legal dispute with the Pentagon related to political speech and military orders.
