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Trump Administration Labels Americans Killed by Agents 'Terrorists'

1/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration labeled two Americans killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis as domestic terrorists.
Experts say there is no formal domestic terrorism charge in federal law, and related crimes are typically labeled as murder or assault.
Officials defended the actions of Homeland Security agents, implying the killings were justified.
The incident reflects the administration's tendency to categorize political opponents as terrorists.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration labeled two Americans killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis as domestic terrorists.
Experts say there is no formal domestic terrorism charge in federal law, and related crimes are typically labeled as murder or assault.
Officials defended the actions of Homeland Security agents, implying the killings were justified.
The incident reflects the administration's tendency to categorize political opponents as terrorists.