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Trump Considers Federal Agent Cuts Amid Minnesota Protests

1/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke by phone on January 26, 2026, after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents.
Trump agreed to consider reducing federal agents in Minnesota and to allow independent investigations.
Walz emphasized impartial inquiries and noted the Minnesota Department of Corrections complies with federal detainers.
Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to oversee immigration operations in Minnesota as protests escalate.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke by phone on January 26, 2026, after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents.
Trump agreed to consider reducing federal agents in Minnesota and to allow independent investigations.
Walz emphasized impartial inquiries and noted the Minnesota Department of Corrections complies with federal detainers.
Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to oversee immigration operations in Minnesota as protests escalate.