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Minneapolis Police Struggle Amid Federal Agent Overload

1/29/2026

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The Trump administration accused the Minneapolis Police Department of neglecting federal agents.
The Minneapolis Police Department is outnumbered by about 3,000 federal immigration agents, creating a staffing crisis worsened by the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Police Chief Brian O’Hara warned officers against ignoring excessive force by federal agents and threatened job loss.
Mayor Jacob Frey said officers are overwhelmed and struggle to respond to calls from protesters and federal agents, with morale declining amid these political dynamics.

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Story summary

The Trump administration accused the Minneapolis Police Department of neglecting federal agents.
The Minneapolis Police Department is outnumbered by about 3,000 federal immigration agents, creating a staffing crisis worsened by the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Police Chief Brian O’Hara warned officers against ignoring excessive force by federal agents and threatened job loss.
Mayor Jacob Frey said officers are overwhelmed and struggle to respond to calls from protesters and federal agents, with morale declining amid these political dynamics.