White House Responds to CBP Shooting in Minneapolis
[HPP] Karoline LeavittJanuary 28, 202630 min
31 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβWhite House Addresses Minneapolis Shooting
- π¨ The White House addressed the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shooting in Minneapolis, emphasizing that no one, including President Trump, wants to see people hurt or killed in America's streets.
- π The incident remains under active investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the FBI, with CBP also conducting its own internal review.
- β οΈ The administration attributes the tragedy to "deliberate and hostile resistance" by Democrat leaders in Minnesota, specifically Governor Waltz and Mayor Fry.
Criticisms of Minnesota Leadership
- π« Governor Waltz and Mayor Fry are accused of spreading lies about federal law enforcement, blocking local and state police cooperation with ICE, and actively inhibiting efforts to arrest violent criminals.
- π£ They allegedly used their platforms to encourage "left-wing agitators" to stalk, record, confront, and obstruct federal officers, creating dangerous situations for law enforcement and the general public.
- βοΈ The White House asserted that obstructing federal law enforcement and inciting violence against officers is wrong and illegal, a position previously universally accepted.
Broader Immigration Enforcement Context
- πΊπΈ The administration links the current situation to "open borders" policies under the previous administration, which allegedly allowed millions of illegal aliens, including violent criminals, to enter the country.
- π Several American victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens were highlighted, including Jocelyn Nungaray, Laken Riley, and Rachel Morin, whose suffering was allegedly ignored by Democrats and the media.
- β President Trump is committed to securing the border and deporting criminal illegal aliens, fulfilling a promise supported by American voters.
Trump's Path to Restoring Order
- π€ President Trump outlined a "clear and simple path" to restore law and order in Minnesota, involving direct cooperation with federal authorities.
- π Demands include turning over criminal illegal aliens currently incarcerated in state prisons and jails to federal authorities for immediate deportation.
- π¨ Additionally, state and local law enforcement must agree to turn over all illegal aliens arrested by local police and assist federal officers in apprehending those wanted for crimes.
- ποΈ The President also called on Congress to immediately pass legislation ending "sanctuary cities" nationwide, arguing they should be safe for law-abiding citizens only.
Accountability and Public Perception
- π£οΈ The White House criticized the "selective outrage" of the media, contrasting coverage of the Minneapolis shooting with the perceived lack of attention given to victims of illegal alien crimes.
- β οΈ Dangerous rhetoric, such as that from the Arizona Attorney General allegedly encouraging violence against ICE agents, was condemned as escalating tensions and obstructing lawful enforcement.
- π Polling data was cited to show overwhelming public support (over 80%) for deporting illegal aliens convicted of violent crimes, reinforcing the administration's stance.
Allegations of Minnesota Fraud
- π° President Trump's administration is focused on alleged "widespread massive fraud" in Minnesota, with billions of dollars reportedly stolen from taxpayers.
- β The President raised questions about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's net worth and potential connections to these alleged fraud rings, calling for answers from the American people.
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