25.01.2026 00:01
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed local governments following an incident in Minnesota where a person lost their life as a result of an operation carried out by federal immigration agents. Trump stated that federal officials did not receive adequate local law enforcement support and that the events highlighted serious issues regarding public safety and immigration policies. Referring to the protests that began after the incident, Trump described them as an attempt to hide the billions of dollars stolen from Minnesota.
US President Donald Trump, commenting on the increasing tensions following the shooting of another person by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, linked the events to Democratic local leaders and "corruption allegations."
TRUMP'S MESSAGE: MILLIONS OF DOLLARS STOLEN ARE BEING COVERED UP
US President Donald Trump, in a statement made on his Truth Social account after the armed attack during ICE operations in Minnesota, claimed that federal agents did not receive adequate local police support while carrying out their duties. Trump alleged that the person shot in the incident was armed and resisted federal officials, targeting the Minneapolis administration and the Governor of Minnesota. Claiming that local officials left law enforcement agencies alone, Trump asserted that the current political leadership in the state weakened public safety and considered the events the responsibility of local governments.
Trump also addressed the protests that began after the incidents, stating, "All of this is an attempt to hide the billions of dollars stolen from Minnesota."
REACTIONS ARE INTENSIFYING
Immediately following the incident, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz harshly criticized the stance of federal agents and called for public safety and adherence to the law. The Mayor stated that federal agents suppressed democratic protests, noting that such incidents could have dangerous consequences for democracy.
Protests against federal immigration operations in Minneapolis are drawing attention across the United States. The shooting of another American by federal agents in Minnesota has sparked significant backlash in the community, and local officials are calling for the cessation of federal operations.