Tim Walz Begs Trump To Stop

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz publicly called on President Donald Trump to reduce tensions after the president warned he may invoke the Insurrection Act amid continued unrest tied to immigration enforcement operations in the state.

In a post Thursday on X, Walz appealed directly to the president, urging him to “turn the temperature down” as protests in Minneapolis and surrounding areas continue to draw a heavy federal response.

Walz also addressed Minnesota residents, encouraging those opposed to the administration’s immigration policies to demonstrate peacefully. He warned that disorder and confrontation only deepen divisions and undermine public safety.

President Trump’s remarks followed overnight demonstrations that escalated after recent incidents involving federal officers. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said he would not hesitate to use the Insurrection Act if state and local leaders fail to stop attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel.

The president defended ICE agents, saying they are being targeted while enforcing federal law. He criticized Minnesota’s Democratic leadership for what he described as a refusal to maintain order, noting that previous presidents have relied on the Insurrection Act during periods of widespread unrest.

The Trump administration has already sent roughly 3,000 federal officers and agents to Minnesota in recent weeks. Those deployments were authorized under Title 10, allowing federal forces to support local law enforcement. Invoking the Insurrection Act would significantly expand federal authority, permitting a more direct role in restoring public order.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pushed back against the president’s warning, arguing that additional federal troops could worsen tensions. Frey said his priority is keeping local police focused on community safety rather than managing an expanded federal presence.

The White House sharply disagreed. In a statement, spokesperson Abigail Jackson accused Minnesota Democrats of inflaming rhetoric, undermining ICE officers, and contributing to hostility toward federal law enforcement.

Jackson said ICE operations in Minnesota have resulted in arrests of individuals accused of serious crimes, including violent offenses and drug trafficking. She stressed that the administration will continue enforcing immigration laws and prioritizing public safety regardless of political pressure.

Tensions have remained elevated following the death of 37-year-old Renee Good during an encounter involving an ICE officer last week. Demonstrations intensified afterward, with law enforcement reporting that officers were confronted with fireworks and other thrown objects. Authorities responded with crowd-control measures and declared the gathering unlawful.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara later urged demonstrators to disperse and allow officers to restore order.

Federal officials say unrest was also fueled by a separate incident involving a Venezuelan migrant who fled a traffic stop and was later shot in the leg after officers were allegedly attacked by nearby individuals using blunt objects. Local authorities have largely confirmed the federal account.

As the situation unfolds, the dispute between Minnesota’s Democratic leadership and the Trump administration underscores a broader national debate over immigration enforcement, public safety, and the federal government’s responsibility to act when local leaders struggle to maintain order.