Gov Walz Demands Trump Remove Federal Agents from Minnesota After Fatal Shooting
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued a direct appeal to President Donald Trump, demanding that the 3,000 federal immigration agents currently deployed in the state be removed. The call comes after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by federal agents on an icy road in Minneapolis.
Walz questioned Trump's plan for addressing the situation, saying "What's the plan? What do we need to do to get these federal agents out of our state?" He emphasized that Minnesotans value law and order, but have been subjected to fear, violence, and chaos due to the presence of these untrained agents.
The governor's comments follow a weekend in which senior Trump administration officials defended Pretti's killing, despite graphic video evidence contradicting their accounts. The footage shows Pretti holding his phone in his hand as he tries to help other protesters who had been pushed to the ground by agents.
Walz and other Democrats have accused federal agents of turning Minneapolis into an "occupation" and targeting law-abiding citizens for no reason other than their immigration status. Former US Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have added their voices to the chorus of condemnation, releasing statements that called on Americans to stand up for their core values.
Trump has laid blame for Pretti's death at the feet of Democrats, accusing state and local authorities of refusing to cooperate with federal authorities. However, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison pushed back against Trump's claims of fraud, saying "It's not about fraud... He's sending armed masked men."
The killing of Pretti is part of a larger pattern of violence that has plagued the city amid an ongoing immigration crackdown. Thousands of federal agents have been deployed to Minneapolis for weeks, after conservative media reported alleged fraud by Somali immigrants.
As tensions continue to escalate, lawmakers from both parties are calling for a thorough investigation into the killing and cooperation between local authorities and the federal government. The question on everyone's mind is: what will Trump do next to address the crisis in Minnesota?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued a direct appeal to President Donald Trump, demanding that the 3,000 federal immigration agents currently deployed in the state be removed. The call comes after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by federal agents on an icy road in Minneapolis.
Walz questioned Trump's plan for addressing the situation, saying "What's the plan? What do we need to do to get these federal agents out of our state?" He emphasized that Minnesotans value law and order, but have been subjected to fear, violence, and chaos due to the presence of these untrained agents.
The governor's comments follow a weekend in which senior Trump administration officials defended Pretti's killing, despite graphic video evidence contradicting their accounts. The footage shows Pretti holding his phone in his hand as he tries to help other protesters who had been pushed to the ground by agents.
Walz and other Democrats have accused federal agents of turning Minneapolis into an "occupation" and targeting law-abiding citizens for no reason other than their immigration status. Former US Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have added their voices to the chorus of condemnation, releasing statements that called on Americans to stand up for their core values.
Trump has laid blame for Pretti's death at the feet of Democrats, accusing state and local authorities of refusing to cooperate with federal authorities. However, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison pushed back against Trump's claims of fraud, saying "It's not about fraud... He's sending armed masked men."
The killing of Pretti is part of a larger pattern of violence that has plagued the city amid an ongoing immigration crackdown. Thousands of federal agents have been deployed to Minneapolis for weeks, after conservative media reported alleged fraud by Somali immigrants.
As tensions continue to escalate, lawmakers from both parties are calling for a thorough investigation into the killing and cooperation between local authorities and the federal government. The question on everyone's mind is: what will Trump do next to address the crisis in Minnesota?
, but I think Governor Walz has every right to push for those federal agents to be removed from our state 
. I mean, who wants to live in a place where you're afraid of the cops, right? 
It's like they're treating us like prisoners or something. And honestly, it's not about Democrats vs Republicans, it's just common sense - we need to make sure our law enforcement is trained and equipped to handle situations safely, not just throw a bunch of armed agents at people who are already scared 
. Maybe this whole situation can actually lead to some good change? 
3k fed agents in one state? it's like, what even is that? 
Governor Walz is right tho, these agents are untrained and causing more harm than good. it's like they're treating people like prisoners or something 
. And what's with all this fake news about Somali immigrants? 
can we please focus on finding out what really happened to Alex instead of spreading hate?
because right now it just feels like a big mess 
It feels like he's just piling on more drama and not really addressing the root of the problem. I mean, 3,000 federal agents in one city? That's like, whoa! What were they doing there again? 
Maybe it's time for us to listen to each other's perspectives and try to find a solution that works for everyone. We can't just keep piling up the tension and expecting things to magically get better.
. The fact that Alex Pretti was killed on an icy road by agents who were supposed to be trained for handling situations just doesn't add up 
. I think Governor Walz has a point when he says we need to know what Trump's plan is to get these agents out of the state, because right now it feels like they're more of a problem than they're solving 
. And can we please just focus on finding some solutions to address the real issues in Minnesota instead of bickering about who's at fault? 