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Finstad Faces Backlash Amid Trump’s Minnesota Controversy

1/28/2026

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Representative Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) faced criticism for a copy-pasted post thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for his efforts in Minnesota.
The criticism coincides with tensions after a federal agent fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, fueling calls to withdraw ICE.
Trump claimed to have a productive conversation with Governor Tim Walz about crime in Minnesota.
A top Border Patrol official is set to depart Minneapolis as Trump’s border czar arrives.

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Representative Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) faced criticism for a copy-pasted post thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for his efforts in Minnesota.
The criticism coincides with tensions after a federal agent fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, fueling calls to withdraw ICE.
Trump claimed to have a productive conversation with Governor Tim Walz about crime in Minnesota.
A top Border Patrol official is set to depart Minneapolis as Trump’s border czar arrives.