Kristi Noem Blames MN Governor and Minneapolis Mayor for ICE Shooting

ICE Shooting Incident in Minneapolis

• 💔 A tragic and preventable loss of life occurred in Minneapolis during a lawful Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation.
• 🚗 The incident began when an ICE vehicle became stuck in snow, and a driver, who had been obstructing operations all day, weaponized her vehicle in an attempt to run over an officer.
• 🛡️ An ICE officer, fearing for his life and the safety of others, fired defensive shots, resulting in the death of the individual.

Escalating Violence Against Federal Officers

• 📈 ICE is experiencing a 1300% increase in assaults and an 8,000% increase in death threats against its officers.
• ⚠️ The officer involved in today's shooting had previously been dragged by a vehicle by an anti-ICE protester in June.
• 🚨 Today alone, there were four vehicle ramming attacks against federal officers nationwide, with three occurring in Minneapolis.

Criticism of State and Local Leadership

• 🚫 Kristi Noem criticizes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly protecting criminals instead of Minnesotans.
• ⚖️ Noem states that under Governor Walz's tenure, homicides in Minnesota have increased by over 50%, and over 470 violent criminals have been released onto the streets.
• 🌐 Noem asserts that the Biden administration has allowed millions of dangerous individuals, including suspected terrorists, to enter the country, leading to increased crime and fraud.

Federal Intervention and Public Safety

• 🇺🇸 Noem states that President Trump promised to make America safe again and protect citizens from dangerous criminals.
• 🚨 Federal law enforcement officers are being surged into Minneapolis to restore peace, ensure public safety, and hold criminals accountable.
• 💸 Allegations of unprecedented immigration and benefit fraud are highlighted, with individuals allegedly diverting billions of dollars through fake companies and nonprofits.
• 🏙️ Noem warns that Minneapolis has "burned before" and blames the mayor and governor for allowing it to happen, vowing that President Trump will not let it happen again.