MN State Senator Calls Out 'Institutional Corruption' Amidst Minneapolis Unrest

Unrest in Minneapolis

• Minneapolis is described as being in shambles and under the control of protesters following a Border Patrol-involved shooting.
• The situation is seen as a direct result of a lack of leadership from both the state of Minnesota and the city of Minneapolis.

Accusations of Institutional Corruption

• State Senator Steve Drazkowski alleges institutional corruption throughout the executive branches of Minnesota and Minneapolis.
• He criticizes Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for their perceived ties to far-left Marxist elements and for enabling protesters.

Calls for Stronger Leadership

• Drazkowski urges leaders to support law enforcement and the rule of law, rather than treating law enforcement as the enemy.
• He suggests that leaders should urge protesters to be calm and cooperate with law enforcement.

Role of the National Guard

• Drazkowski believes the Minnesota National Guard should be called in to assist law enforcement in restoring order.
• He criticizes Governor Walz for not immediately deploying the National Guard, citing a four-day delay during the George Floyd riots.
• Drazkowski clarifies that the call for the National Guard is the governor's responsibility, not the president's, as the troops are already on standby.

Political Motivations

• The senator suggests that Governor Walz and Mayor Frey are prioritizing politics and power over public safety.
• He argues their actions enable and embolden anarchists to continue their activities.
• A social media post from Deputy Chief of Staff Steven Miller is cited, criticizing the Democratic party's response to an attempted assassination of federal agents.