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Former ICE Acting Director Jonathan Fahey skewered Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) for their “subversion effort” to derail President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, saying it is “outrageous conduct” that has not been seen since the Civil War. Fahey shared his disgust with the Democratic politicians on Fox News on Saturday afternoon. He joined Jon Scott on Fox Report soon after Frey called on Trump to remove ICE and Border Patrol agents from the state, following the shooting of a 37-year-old man earlier in the day. Fox News played footage of Frey saying the anti-ICE protests in his state have been “peaceful” and “embody the very principles” of what it means to be an American. Fahey scoffed at Frey’s description, saying it was “just plain wrong” and that he has been actively making it harder for federal agents to do their jobs. He said: [Frey’s] talking about our democracy. Well, part of our democracy is we have elections and we pass laws, and the Executive branch enforces the laws. And he’s using his authority to prevent the law from being enforced. It’s a complete subversion effort by him and Governor Walz — the likes of which we have not seen probably since the Civil War — where the state is basically saying, ‘Hey, this is a no-go zone for immigration law enforcement.’ And both Walz and Frey have said that, and that’s remarkable. The president not only to has a responsibility just for the immigration law, but for all laws in general to not let that stand. Fahey added, “You can’t have a state, you can’t have a politician, and you can’t have some activists decide what federal laws get enforced and where they get enforced. It’s really outrageous conduct.” He was the acting ICE director for two weeks during President Trump’s first term, from late 2020 to early 2021. His comments come a few hours after a protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent. The man was identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti by the Minnesota Star Tribune and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said he was a “lawful gun owner.” The shooting led to more anti-ICE and anti-Border Patrol protests in the streets of Minneapolis — which have already been chaotic in recent weeks, following the shooting death of protestor Renee Good earlier this month. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino told reporters on Saturday afternoon that Pretti “approached” agents with a 9 mm gun while they were apprehending a violent illegal immigrant from Ecuador. “The suspect also had two loaded magazines and no accessible ID,” Bovino said. “This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.” Watch above via Fox News. The post Ex-ICE Boss Slams Frey and Waltz for Subverting Trump Administration — ‘Outrageous Conduct’ Not Seen Since Civil War first appeared on Mediaite.

Former ICE Acting Director Jonathan Fahey skewered Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) for their “subversion effort” to derail President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, saying it is “outrageous conduct” that has not been seen since the Civil War. Fahey shared his disgust with the Democratic politicians on Fox News on Saturday afternoon. He joined Jon Scott on Fox Report soon after Frey called on Trump to remove ICE and Border Patrol agents from the state, following the shooting of a 37-year-old man earlier in the day. Fox News played footage of Frey saying the anti-ICE protests in his state have been “peaceful” and “embody the very principles” of what it means to be an American. Fahey scoffed at Frey’s description, saying it was “just plain wrong” and that he has been actively making it harder for federal agents to do their jobs. He said: [Frey’s] talking about our democracy. Well, part of our democracy is we have elections and we pass laws, and the Executive branch enforces the laws. And he’s using his authority to prevent the law from being enforced. It’s a complete subversion effort by him and Governor Walz — the likes of which we have not seen probably since the Civil War — where the state is basically saying, ‘Hey, this is a no-go zone for immigration law enforcement.’ And both Walz and Frey have said that, and that’s remarkable. The president not only to has a responsibility just for the immigration law, but for all laws in general to not let that stand. Fahey added, “You can’t have a state, you can’t have a politician, and you can’t have some activists decide what federal laws get enforced and where they get enforced. It’s really outrageous conduct.” He was the acting ICE director for two weeks during President Trump’s first term, from late 2020 to early 2021. His comments come a few hours after a protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent. The man was identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti by the Minnesota Star Tribune and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said he was a “lawful gun owner.” The shooting led to more anti-ICE and anti-Border Patrol protests in the streets of Minneapolis — which have already been chaotic in recent weeks, following the shooting death of protestor Renee Good earlier this month. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino told reporters on Saturday afternoon that Pretti “approached” agents with a 9 mm gun while they were apprehending a violent illegal immigrant from Ecuador. “The suspect also had two loaded magazines and no accessible ID,” Bovino said. “This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.” Watch above via Fox News. The post Ex-ICE Boss Slams Frey and Waltz for Subverting Trump Administration — ‘Outrageous Conduct’ Not Seen Since Civil War first appeared on Mediaite.

Former ICE Acting Director Jonathan Fahey skewered Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) for their “subversion effort” to derail President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, saying it is “outrageous conduct” that has not been seen since the Civil War. Fahey shared his disgust with the Democratic politicians on Fox News on Saturday afternoon. He joined Jon Scott on Fox Report soon after Frey called on Trump to remove ICE and Border Patrol agents from the state, following the shooting of a 37-year-old man earlier in the day. Fox News played footage of Frey saying the anti-ICE protests in his state have been “peaceful” and “embody the very principles” of what it means to be an American. Fahey scoffed at Frey’s description, saying it was “just plain wrong” and that he has been actively making it harder for federal agents to do their jobs. He said: [Frey’s] talking about our democracy. Well, part of our democracy is we have elections and we pass laws, and the Executive branch enforces the laws. And he’s using his authority to prevent the law from being enforced. It’s a complete subversion effort by him and Governor Walz — the likes of which we have not seen probably since the Civil War — where the state is basically saying, ‘Hey, this is a no-go zone for immigration law enforcement.’ And both Walz and Frey have said that, and that’s remarkable. The president not only to has a responsibility just for the immigration law, but for all laws in general to not let that stand. Fahey added, “You can’t have a state, you can’t have a politician, and you can’t have some activists decide what federal laws get enforced and where they get enforced. It’s really outrageous conduct.” He was the acting ICE director for two weeks during President Trump’s first term, from late 2020 to early 2021. His comments come a few hours after a protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent. The man was identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti by the Minnesota Star Tribune and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said he was a “lawful gun owner.” The shooting led to more anti-ICE and anti-Border Patrol protests in the streets of Minneapolis — which have already been chaotic in recent weeks, following the shooting death of protestor Renee Good earlier this month. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino told reporters on Saturday afternoon that Pretti “approached” agents with a 9 mm gun while they were apprehending a violent illegal immigrant from Ecuador. “The suspect also had two loaded magazines and no accessible ID,” Bovino said. “This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.” Watch above via Fox News. The post Ex-ICE Boss Slams Frey and Waltz for Subverting Trump Administration — ‘Outrageous Conduct’ Not Seen Since Civil War first appeared on Mediaite.

Former ICE Acting Director Jonathan Fahey skewered Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) for their “subversion effort” to derail President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, saying it is “outrageous conduct” that has not been seen since the Civil War. Fahey shared his disgust with the Democratic politicians on Fox News on Saturday afternoon. He joined Jon Scott on Fox Report soon after Frey called on Trump to remove ICE and Border Patrol agents from the state, following the shooting of a 37-year-old man earlier in the day. Fox News played footage of Frey saying the anti-ICE protests in his state have been “peaceful” and “embody the very principles” of what it means to be an American. Fahey scoffed at Frey’s description, saying it was “just plain wrong” and that he has been actively making it harder for federal agents to do their jobs. He said: [Frey’s] talking about our democracy. Well, part of our democracy is we have elections and we pass laws, and the Executive branch enforces the laws. And he’s using his authority to prevent the law from being enforced. It’s a complete subversion effort by him and Governor Walz — the likes of which we have not seen probably since the Civil War — where the state is basically saying, ‘Hey, this is a no-go zone for immigration law enforcement.’ And both Walz and Frey have said that, and that’s remarkable. The president not only to has a responsibility just for the immigration law, but for all laws in general to not let that stand. Fahey added, “You can’t have a state, you can’t have a politician, and you can’t have some activists decide what federal laws get enforced and where they get enforced. It’s really outrageous conduct.” He was the acting ICE director for two weeks during President Trump’s first term, from late 2020 to early 2021. His comments come a few hours after a protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent. The man was identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti by the Minnesota Star Tribune and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said he was a “lawful gun owner.” The shooting led to more anti-ICE and anti-Border Patrol protests in the streets of Minneapolis — which have already been chaotic in recent weeks, following the shooting death of protestor Renee Good earlier this month. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino told reporters on Saturday afternoon that Pretti “approached” agents with a 9 mm gun while they were apprehending a violent illegal immigrant from Ecuador. “The suspect also had two loaded magazines and no accessible ID,” Bovino said. “This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.” Watch above via Fox News. The post Ex-ICE Boss Slams Frey and Waltz for Subverting Trump Administration — ‘Outrageous Conduct’ Not Seen Since Civil War first appeared on Mediaite.

Fox News reporter Steve Harrigan said the situation in Minneapolis is getting out of control after another protester was shot and killed by immigration agents on Saturday, with Harrigan reporting the tear gas used by federal officers has been “completely ineffective” and only led to “more turmoil.” Harrigan reported live from the chaotic streets of Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon while wearing a black gas mask. Host Aishah Hasnie told Harrigan the measures ICE and Border Patrol agents were using to thwart the protesters did not seem to be working. “None of this is working,” Hasnie said. “So far we haven’t seen these people leave. They continue to come right back — after this tear gas is used against them, they come right back, Steve. This is not letting up at all.” Harrigan told her she was correct. “This is ineffective,” Harrigan told her. “The methods they are using are completely ineffective. All that’s created is more turmoil here in the streets. They don’t have the numbers or the force to get this done. They take a block, and then they lose that block.” He added, “This is the third time we’ve seen tear gas, and they are not winning this battle.” His report came as protesters continued to clash with agents after a man was shot and killed by Border Patrol earlier in the day. The Department of Homeland Security said the man “approached” the agents with a 9 mm handgun. DHS added: The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted. More details on the armed struggle are forthcoming. Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID—this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement. Minneapolis Police chief Brian O’Hara later told reporters the man was a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident who was a “lawful gun owner.”  Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) implored President Donald Trump at that same press conference to pull ICE and Border Patrol agents from his city. Harrigan told Hasnie that the situation on the ground was tense afterwards, with protesters calling the agents “pigs” and chanting “ICE Out!” The Fox News chyron mentioned some protesters were seen throwing rocks at agents. Watch above via Fox News. The post Fox News Reporter: Tear Gas Has Been ‘Completely Ineffective’ Against Protesters — Only Causing ‘More Turmoil’ in Chaotic Minneapolis Streets first appeared on Mediaite.

Fox News reporter Steve Harrigan said the situation in Minneapolis is getting out of control after another protester was shot and killed by immigration agents on Saturday, with Harrigan reporting the tear gas used by federal officers has been “completely ineffective” and only led to “more turmoil.” Harrigan reported live from the chaotic streets of Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon while wearing a black gas mask. Host Aishah Hasnie told Harrigan the measures ICE and Border Patrol agents were using to thwart the protesters did not seem to be working. “None of this is working,” Hasnie said. “So far we haven’t seen these people leave. They continue to come right back — after this tear gas is used against them, they come right back, Steve. This is not letting up at all.” Harrigan told her she was correct. “This is ineffective,” Harrigan told her. “The methods they are using are completely ineffective. All that’s created is more turmoil here in the streets. They don’t have the numbers or the force to get this done. They take a block, and then they lose that block.” He added, “This is the third time we’ve seen tear gas, and they are not winning this battle.” His report came as protesters continued to clash with agents after a man was shot and killed by Border Patrol earlier in the day. The Department of Homeland Security said the man “approached” the agents with a 9 mm handgun. DHS added: The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted. More details on the armed struggle are forthcoming. Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID—this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement. Minneapolis Police chief Brian O’Hara later told reporters the man was a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident who was a “lawful gun owner.”  Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) implored President Donald Trump at that same press conference to pull ICE and Border Patrol agents from his city. Harrigan told Hasnie that the situation on the ground was tense afterwards, with protesters calling the agents “pigs” and chanting “ICE Out!” The Fox News chyron mentioned some protesters were seen throwing rocks at agents. Watch above via Fox News. The post Fox News Reporter: Tear Gas Has Been ‘Completely Ineffective’ Against Protesters — Only Causing ‘More Turmoil’ in Chaotic Minneapolis Streets first appeared on Mediaite.

Fox News reporter Steve Harrigan said the situation in Minneapolis is getting out of control after another protester was shot and killed by immigration agents on Saturday, with Harrigan reporting the tear gas used by federal officers has been “completely ineffective” and only led to “more turmoil.” Harrigan reported live from the chaotic streets of Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon while wearing a black gas mask. Host Aishah Hasnie told Harrigan the measures ICE and Border Patrol agents were using to thwart the protesters did not seem to be working. “None of this is working,” Hasnie said. “So far we haven’t seen these people leave. They continue to come right back — after this tear gas is used against them, they come right back, Steve. This is not letting up at all.” Harrigan told her she was correct. “This is ineffective,” Harrigan told her. “The methods they are using are completely ineffective. All that’s created is more turmoil here in the streets. They don’t have the numbers or the force to get this done. They take a block, and then they lose that block.” He added, “This is the third time we’ve seen tear gas, and they are not winning this battle.” His report came as protesters continued to clash with agents after a man was shot and killed by Border Patrol earlier in the day. The Department of Homeland Security said the man “approached” the agents with a 9 mm handgun. DHS added: The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted. More details on the armed struggle are forthcoming. Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID—this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement. Minneapolis Police chief Brian O’Hara later told reporters the man was a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident who was a “lawful gun owner.”  Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) implored President Donald Trump at that same press conference to pull ICE and Border Patrol agents from his city. Harrigan told Hasnie that the situation on the ground was tense afterwards, with protesters calling the agents “pigs” and chanting “ICE Out!” The Fox News chyron mentioned some protesters were seen throwing rocks at agents. Watch above via Fox News. The post Fox News Reporter: Tear Gas Has Been ‘Completely Ineffective’ Against Protesters — Only Causing ‘More Turmoil’ in Chaotic Minneapolis Streets first appeared on Mediaite.

Fox News reporter Steve Harrigan said the situation in Minneapolis is getting out of control after another protester was shot and killed by immigration agents on Saturday, with Harrigan reporting the tear gas used by federal officers has been “completely ineffective” and only led to “more turmoil.” Harrigan reported live from the chaotic streets of Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon while wearing a black gas mask. Host Aishah Hasnie told Harrigan the measures ICE and Border Patrol agents were using to thwart the protesters did not seem to be working. “None of this is working,” Hasnie said. “So far we haven’t seen these people leave. They continue to come right back — after this tear gas is used against them, they come right back, Steve. This is not letting up at all.” Harrigan told her she was correct. “This is ineffective,” Harrigan told her. “The methods they are using are completely ineffective. All that’s created is more turmoil here in the streets. They don’t have the numbers or the force to get this done. They take a block, and then they lose that block.” He added, “This is the third time we’ve seen tear gas, and they are not winning this battle.” His report came as protesters continued to clash with agents after a man was shot and killed by Border Patrol earlier in the day. The Department of Homeland Security said the man “approached” the agents with a 9 mm handgun. DHS added: The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted. More details on the armed struggle are forthcoming. Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID—this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement. Minneapolis Police chief Brian O’Hara later told reporters the man was a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident who was a “lawful gun owner.”  Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) implored President Donald Trump at that same press conference to pull ICE and Border Patrol agents from his city. Harrigan told Hasnie that the situation on the ground was tense afterwards, with protesters calling the agents “pigs” and chanting “ICE Out!” The Fox News chyron mentioned some protesters were seen throwing rocks at agents. Watch above via Fox News. The post Fox News Reporter: Tear Gas Has Been ‘Completely Ineffective’ Against Protesters — Only Causing ‘More Turmoil’ in Chaotic Minneapolis Streets first appeared on Mediaite.

AP Photo/Mary Altaffer President Donald Trump has commented on the second deadly shooting by an ICE Agent of a protester in Minneapolis, escalating the political battleby tying the episode to broader grievances about immigration, alleged fraud in Minnesota, and political opponents. Trump’s comments follow the Jan. 24 death of a 37-year-old man shot by federal immigration agents during a large-scale enforcement operation that has turned Minneapolis into a flashpoint. In his Truth Social post, Trump highlighted a photo of a handgun he said belonged to the “gunman,” noting it was “loaded (with two additional full magazines!)” and questioning why local police were not present to protect ICE officers. He also suggested the mayor and governor “called them off,” claimed law enforcement had to “protect themselves,” and linked the unrest to what he called massive monetary fraud and missing funds in Minnesota, including an unverified allegation about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s finances. The post also accused Minnesota leadership of inciting “insurrection” with “dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric,” and defended the broader federal immigration operation, asserting thousands of “illegal alien criminals” had been arrested. Trump wrote on Truth Social: This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? The Mayor and the Governor called them off? It is stated that many of these Police were not allowed to do their job, that ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do! Why does Ilhan Omar have $34 Million Dollars in her account? And where are the Tens of Billions of Dollars that have been stolen from the once Great State of Minnesota? We are there because of massive Monetary Fraud, with Billions of Dollars missing, and Illegal Criminals that were allowed to infiltrate the State through the Democrats’ Open Border Policy. We want the money back, and we want it back, NOW. Those Fraudsters who stole the money are going to jail, where they belong! This is no different than a really big Bank Robbery. Much of what you’re witnessing is a COVER UP for this Theft and Fraud. The Mayor and the Governor are inciting Insurrection, with their pompous, dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric! Instead, these sanctimonious political fools should be looking for the Billions of Dollars that has been stolen from the people of Minnesota, and the United States of America. LET OUR ICE PATRIOTS DO THEIR JOB! 12,000 Illegal Alien Criminals, many of them violent, have been arrested and taken out of Minnesota. If they were still there, you would see something far worse than you are witnessing today! Video footage of the shooting has emerged that undermines the administrations assertions that the victim, identified as University of Minnesota scientist Alex Pretti as a “domestic terrorist” who was trying to assassinate federal officials, as Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has asserted on social media. Minutes later, Trump went all caps in a follow-up post, writing: “AMONG OTHER THINGS, THIS IS A ‘COVER UP’ FOR THE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS THAT HAVE BEEN STOLEN FROM THE ONCE GREAT STATE (BUT SOON TO BE GREAT AGAIN!) OF MINNESOTA! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP Trump’s assertions about fraud and missing billions echo wider claims by some federal officials and allies about alleged financial misconduct in the state, though specifics remain unverified in public records. The president also used the post to intensify criticism of Democrats and Minnesota politicians, demanding the return of allegedly stolen funds and repeatedly urging that ICE agents be allowed to “do their job.” The president’s post comes as Minneapolis confronts conflicting narratives about the shooting itself. Department of Homeland Security officials said agents fired defensive shots after a man with a handgun resisted disarmament, but bystander video circulating online appears to show the victim holding a phone or camera as federal agents approached, raising questions about the timeline and justification for the use of lethal force. The incident has intensified existing protests and political rifts, with local leaders calling for accountability and federal withdrawal, while Trump and allies frame the conflict as part of a broader struggle over immigration enforcement and law and order. This is a developing story. The post Trump Blames Democrats After Second ICE Shooting in Minneapolis: ‘THIS IS A COVER UP’ first appeared on Mediaite.

AP Photo/Mary Altaffer President Donald Trump has commented on the second deadly shooting by an ICE Agent of a protester in Minneapolis, escalating the political battleby tying the episode to broader grievances about immigration, alleged fraud in Minnesota, and political opponents. Trump’s comments follow the Jan. 24 death of a 37-year-old man shot by federal immigration agents during a large-scale enforcement operation that has turned Minneapolis into a flashpoint. In his Truth Social post, Trump highlighted a photo of a handgun he said belonged to the “gunman,” noting it was “loaded (with two additional full magazines!)” and questioning why local police were not present to protect ICE officers. He also suggested the mayor and governor “called them off,” claimed law enforcement had to “protect themselves,” and linked the unrest to what he called massive monetary fraud and missing funds in Minnesota, including an unverified allegation about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s finances. The post also accused Minnesota leadership of inciting “insurrection” with “dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric,” and defended the broader federal immigration operation, asserting thousands of “illegal alien criminals” had been arrested. Trump wrote on Truth Social: This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? The Mayor and the Governor called them off? It is stated that many of these Police were not allowed to do their job, that ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do! Why does Ilhan Omar have $34 Million Dollars in her account? And where are the Tens of Billions of Dollars that have been stolen from the once Great State of Minnesota? We are there because of massive Monetary Fraud, with Billions of Dollars missing, and Illegal Criminals that were allowed to infiltrate the State through the Democrats’ Open Border Policy. We want the money back, and we want it back, NOW. Those Fraudsters who stole the money are going to jail, where they belong! This is no different than a really big Bank Robbery. Much of what you’re witnessing is a COVER UP for this Theft and Fraud. The Mayor and the Governor are inciting Insurrection, with their pompous, dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric! Instead, these sanctimonious political fools should be looking for the Billions of Dollars that has been stolen from the people of Minnesota, and the United States of America. LET OUR ICE PATRIOTS DO THEIR JOB! 12,000 Illegal Alien Criminals, many of them violent, have been arrested and taken out of Minnesota. If they were still there, you would see something far worse than you are witnessing today! Video footage of the shooting has emerged that undermines the administrations assertions that the victim, identified as University of Minnesota scientist Alex Pretti as a “domestic terrorist” who was trying to assassinate federal officials, as Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has asserted on social media. Minutes later, Trump went all caps in a follow-up post, writing: “AMONG OTHER THINGS, THIS IS A ‘COVER UP’ FOR THE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS THAT HAVE BEEN STOLEN FROM THE ONCE GREAT STATE (BUT SOON TO BE GREAT AGAIN!) OF MINNESOTA! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP Trump’s assertions about fraud and missing billions echo wider claims by some federal officials and allies about alleged financial misconduct in the state, though specifics remain unverified in public records. The president also used the post to intensify criticism of Democrats and Minnesota politicians, demanding the return of allegedly stolen funds and repeatedly urging that ICE agents be allowed to “do their job.” The president’s post comes as Minneapolis confronts conflicting narratives about the shooting itself. Department of Homeland Security officials said agents fired defensive shots after a man with a handgun resisted disarmament, but bystander video circulating online appears to show the victim holding a phone or camera as federal agents approached, raising questions about the timeline and justification for the use of lethal force. The incident has intensified existing protests and political rifts, with local leaders calling for accountability and federal withdrawal, while Trump and allies frame the conflict as part of a broader struggle over immigration enforcement and law and order. This is a developing story. The post Trump Blames Democrats After Second ICE Shooting in Minneapolis: ‘THIS IS A COVER UP’ first appeared on Mediaite.