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Thune Slams Minnesota Leaders Over Immigration Response

1/31/2026

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Thune Critiques Minnesota

Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Minnesota officials for their response to immigration enforcement after fatal officer-involved shootings, urging local–federal cooperation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for withdrawal of federal agents amid protests.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated no plans to reduce federal presence.
Walz described a meeting with Border Czar Tom Homan as progress and said no agents were pulled from the state.

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Trump Backs Noem

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong support for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid immigration protests.
He praised Noem's performance and accused radical left activists of targeting her.
Trump claimed improvements in border security and public safety during his administration.
In response to calls for Noem's removal after Minneapolis shootings, he said she would not step down.
Noem defended her actions, stating she enforces laws to ensure safety.

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Thune Critiques Minnesota

Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Minnesota officials for their response to immigration enforcement after fatal officer-involved shootings, urging local–federal cooperation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for withdrawal of federal agents amid protests.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated no plans to reduce federal presence.
Walz described a meeting with Border Czar Tom Homan as progress and said no agents were pulled from the state.

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