The US is planning to draw down federal forces in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of two US citizens there, but it is not ending its immigration operation, Tom Homan, the White House's border tsar said on Thursday.
The draw down is going to happen, Homan said at a press conference in Minneapolis, adding: We are not surrendering our mission at all. We're just doing it smarter. It was not clear how many federal forces might leave the city, or when, raising new questions about how far the Trump administration will scale back its operation after the president said he was seeking to de-escalate in Minneapolis.
President Trump wants this fixed, and I'm going to fix it, Homan stated. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by agents executing Trump's immigration crackdown have led to widespread protests in Minneapolis, drawing public outcry across the US and prompting bipartisan calls for accountability.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have called for the complete withdrawal of federal agents from the area, with the state also seeking legal action against Operation Metro Surge, which has involved around 3,000 federal officers.
The administration, however, has criticized local leaders, arguing for cooperation while attacking Minneapolis's policies that limit enforcement of immigration laws. Homan remarked that the operation would become more targeted depending on local cooperation but provided no specifics on potential changes.
Despite facing pressure, he insisted on the necessity of immigration enforcement, citing substantial deportation figures as indicators of the administration's efforts to enhance national safety.
With looming threats of a government shutdown over funding disagreements and ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities, this situation in Minneapolis represents a microcosm of the broader national debate on immigration and law enforcement.
The draw down is going to happen, Homan said at a press conference in Minneapolis, adding: We are not surrendering our mission at all. We're just doing it smarter. It was not clear how many federal forces might leave the city, or when, raising new questions about how far the Trump administration will scale back its operation after the president said he was seeking to de-escalate in Minneapolis.
President Trump wants this fixed, and I'm going to fix it, Homan stated. The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by agents executing Trump's immigration crackdown have led to widespread protests in Minneapolis, drawing public outcry across the US and prompting bipartisan calls for accountability.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have called for the complete withdrawal of federal agents from the area, with the state also seeking legal action against Operation Metro Surge, which has involved around 3,000 federal officers.
The administration, however, has criticized local leaders, arguing for cooperation while attacking Minneapolis's policies that limit enforcement of immigration laws. Homan remarked that the operation would become more targeted depending on local cooperation but provided no specifics on potential changes.
Despite facing pressure, he insisted on the necessity of immigration enforcement, citing substantial deportation figures as indicators of the administration's efforts to enhance national safety.
With looming threats of a government shutdown over funding disagreements and ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities, this situation in Minneapolis represents a microcosm of the broader national debate on immigration and law enforcement.
