Minnesota Governor Walz Responds to Deadly ICE Shooting, Tells Trump "You've Done Enough"

Minneapolis Unrest Following ICE Shooting

• 🚨 Minneapolis is experiencing growing unrest after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman in her SUV.
• 💔 Governor Tim Walz condemned the event, stating the Trump administration's operations are a threat to public safety and that recklessness cost a life.

Governor Walz's Message to Federal Government

• 🚫 Walz explicitly told Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen that Minnesota does not need further federal help and that they "have done enough."
• 🛡️ He emphasized that Minnesota will not be used as a prop in a national political fight and will not take the bait.
• 🤝 Walz urged Minnesotans to protest peacefully and stand with Minneapolis, promising accountability and justice.

Law Enforcement and National Guard Preparedness

• 🚓 The state has activated the emergency operations center, with State Patrol and the Minnesota National Guard leadership connected to local law enforcement.
• ⚠️ A warning order has been issued to prepare the Minnesota National Guard, with troops in training ready for deployment if necessary.
• 🤝 The National Guard's role is to protect citizens and their constitutional rights, ensuring peaceful protests while preventing destruction and chaos.

Contrasting Federal and Local Perspectives

• 🗣️ The Department of Homeland Security called the shooting an "act of terrorism," which local officials, including the Minneapolis Mayor, rejected as "BS."
• 🇺🇸 President Trump stated the woman was "violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE officer" and that the radical left is targeting law enforcement.
• 📈 The federal government has significantly increased its presence in Minnesota, with over 1,500 ICE agents deployed, citing concerns over fraud in social services.

Community Response and Investigation

• ✊ Protesters expressed anger and felt their hometown had been invaded by federal law enforcement, demanding ICE leave.
• 🔍 The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, in conjunction with the FBI, is investigating the shooting, with officials cautioning against speculation as the investigation is in its infancy.
• 🕊️ Governor Walz and Commissioner Bob Jacobson stressed the importance of peaceful and lawful demonstrations, outlining safe ways to protest while warning against unsafe or illegal actions.