Mamdani needs to mind his business.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani escalated his criticism of President Donald Trump and federal immigration authorities on Saturday following a deadly confrontation between federal agents and an armed suspect in Minneapolis.
The incident occurred as federal officers encountered a 37-year-old man during heightened anti-ICE protests in the area. Authorities say the individual was armed, carrying multiple magazine clips, and posed an immediate threat to law enforcement. Federal officials stated the situation appeared to involve a suspect intent on inflicting serious harm.
Despite those details, Mamdani used social media to accuse U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of “terrorizing” American cities. In his remarks, the mayor claimed federal immigration enforcement endangers public safety and renewed calls to dismantle the agency altogether.
The Minneapolis shooting marked the third federal agent-involved shooting in the city this month, intensifying tensions across the Minneapolis–St. Paul region. One earlier incident involving a woman identified as Renee Good sparked large-scale demonstrations and renewed scrutiny of federal enforcement operations.
Federal officials, however, have defended the actions of their officers, emphasizing that agents are operating in increasingly hostile environments amid protests that have at times turned violent. According to law enforcement sources, the suspect in Saturday’s incident lacked identification and was heavily armed, raising alarms about a potential mass-casualty attack.
Supporters of President Trump argue that attacks on ICE undermine lawful immigration enforcement and embolden dangerous actors. They note that the administration has prioritized restoring order, securing the border, and protecting federal officers tasked with enforcing U.S. law.
As political leaders clash over immigration policy and federal authority, the Minneapolis shooting has become another flashpoint in the broader national debate over public safety, law enforcement, and the role of the federal government in maintaining order.
