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Emmer Praises Trump on Immigration, Criticizes Dems Amid Controversy

2/14/2026

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his immigration operation in Minnesota, claiming 3,000 missing migrant children were recovered and 4,000 illegal criminals arrested.
Emmer criticized state Democrats for opposing the crackdown, linking their policies to increased crime.
Critics such as City Council Member Jason Chavez called for abolishing ICE and urged ongoing community vigilance after lives lost.

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his immigration operation in Minnesota, claiming 3,000 missing migrant children were recovered and 4,000 illegal criminals arrested.
Emmer criticized state Democrats for opposing the crackdown, linking their policies to increased crime.
Critics such as City Council Member Jason Chavez called for abolishing ICE and urged ongoing community vigilance after lives lost.