U.S. (Kaab TV) — U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly summoned the head of the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, specifically in Minneapolis, after increasing pressure from former national leaders and state officials.
According to sources who spoke to domestic media, a phone call between President Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ended with an agreement to remove ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents from the state.
This development marks a significant shift in response to the violence and unrest that has erupted in Minnesota over the past days during confrontations involving federal forces and ICE officers, which have already resulted in the deaths of at least two civilians.
Former U.S. presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have criticized Trump’s hard-line immigration strategy, which reportedly aimed for aggressive deportations, particularly targeting the Somali community.
In Minnesota, local residents have shown solidarity with the Somali community, who have reported heavy pressure from the Trump administration. Many business owners closed their shops in protest and joined demonstrations against ICE’s presence.