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Former DHS Chief Blames Mayor for Minneapolis Shooting Chaos

1/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Former DHS Secretary Chad Wolf criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, accusing him of inciting chaos after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer.
Wolf called Frey's comments 'unhinged' and argued sanctuary policies contributed to the confrontation.
He said the incident could have been avoided if local authorities cooperated with federal agents.
Video shows ICE officer nearly struck before firing, while protests and tensions rose in Minneapolis.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 murder of Kate Steinle by an undocumented immigrant in San Francisco reignited national debate over sanctuary city policies, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. By 2016, 67% of U.S. jurisdictions had adopted such policies. This ongoing conflict reflects tensions between local and federal authorities, as seen in recent criticisms of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey regarding similar immigration enforcement issues.

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Story summary

Former DHS Secretary Chad Wolf criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, accusing him of inciting chaos after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer.
Wolf called Frey's comments 'unhinged' and argued sanctuary policies contributed to the confrontation.
He said the incident could have been avoided if local authorities cooperated with federal agents.
Video shows ICE officer nearly struck before firing, while protests and tensions rose in Minneapolis.

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