Trump Not Done With Minnesota?
The Trump administration is beginning to scale back what officials describe as the largest federal immigration enforcement surge in Department of Homeland Security history.
White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed that more than 1,000 federal immigration agents have already departed Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, with several hundred more scheduled to leave in the coming days. The move follows weeks of intensified enforcement activity aimed at restoring border security and enforcing federal immigration law.
Operation Metro Surge: A Record-Setting Immigration Crackdown
The initiative — known as Operation Metro Surge — brought thousands of officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies into the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the operation became the most extensive immigration enforcement effort ever conducted under DHS authority.
“We’ve already removed well over 1,000 individuals,” Homan said during a national interview. “By early this week, several hundred more will be removed, and we’ll return to our original operational footprint.”
For supporters of President Donald Trump, the operation represented a renewed commitment to law enforcement, national sovereignty, and public safety — issues that continue to resonate strongly with voters concerned about illegal immigration and border control.
Limited Security Presence Will Remain
While the large-scale deployment is winding down, Homan confirmed that a smaller security force will temporarily remain in the Twin Cities.
The purpose, he said, is to protect federal agents if situations escalate during enforcement actions.
“If our officers are in the field and tensions rise, we’ll be prepared,” Homan stated.
He did not specify the exact size of the remaining force.
Public Reaction: Supporters Applaud, Critics Raise Concerns
The enforcement surge generated both strong support and vocal opposition.
Supporters argue that strict immigration enforcement is essential to uphold federal law, deter unlawful entry, and protect American communities. Many praised the administration’s willingness to act decisively.
At the same time, protests occurred throughout the region. Community activist groups organized demonstrations, and local networks attempted to monitor or document federal enforcement actions.
Two fatal incidents involving U.S. citizens during the operation intensified scrutiny and prompted adjustments to procedures. Federal officials have maintained that enforcement actions were conducted within legal authority, though public debate over immigration policy remains ongoing.
Immigration Enforcement Continues Nationwide
Despite the Minnesota drawdown, the Trump administration has made clear that immigration enforcement will remain a national priority.
Agents leaving Minnesota will return to their home stations or be reassigned to other high-priority regions. Mass deportations and fraud investigations, according to Homan, will continue across the country.
When asked whether future enforcement surges could match the scale of the Twin Cities operation, Homan responded: “It depends on the situation.”
For many Americans who view border security and immigration enforcement as foundational to national stability, the message is clear: while tactics may shift, the broader policy direction remains firmly in place.
