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Trump Threatens Action as Minneapolis Leaders Urge Peace

1/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act and labels Minneapolis residents as terrorists.
City leaders urge Minneapolis to maintain peaceful protests despite provocations.
Observers draw historical parallels to emphasize non-violence in activism.
Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, calls for calm and unity amid a broader struggle between democratic values and authoritarianism, urging citizens to uphold justice and the Constitution.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act and labels Minneapolis residents as terrorists.
City leaders urge Minneapolis to maintain peaceful protests despite provocations.
Observers draw historical parallels to emphasize non-violence in activism.
Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, calls for calm and unity amid a broader struggle between democratic values and authoritarianism, urging citizens to uphold justice and the Constitution.