President Trump has threatened to deploy federal troops to Minneapolis, citing the Insurrection Act, in an effort to quell ongoing protests over a recent immigration-related shooting. The threat comes as tensions between protesters and federal agents escalate, with many residents feeling overwhelmed by the massive federal presence.
Trump's social media post accused local officials of failing to control "professional agitators and insurrectionists," prompting him to invoke the Insurrection Act. This law, rarely used in recent history, would allow for the deployment of federal troops or the federalization of the National Guard for domestic law enforcement purposes. Trump suggested that he would use this power to quickly end what he called a "travesty" in Minneapolis.
The threat has drawn criticism from local officials and community leaders, who argue that the situation is spiraling out of control and that further escalation would only deepen the crisis. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey described the federal presence as an "invasion," noting that it is five times larger than his city's 600-officer police department.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has also condemned the federal operation, calling it a "campaign of organized brutality." He warned that further escalation would only deepen the crisis and urged President Trump to lower the temperature. Walz encouraged Minnesotans to continue voicing their opposition peacefully.
The Insurrection Act has been invoked more than two dozen times in U.S. history, most recently by President George H.W. Bush in 1992 to end unrest in Los Angeles. However, its use is highly contentious, and any attempt to invoke it would likely face immediate legal challenge.
Meanwhile, federal officials have continued to carry out immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities, despite mounting criticism from state and local leaders. The events in Minneapolis have also been felt in Michigan, where residents and advocacy groups are organizing protests and neighborhood alerts tied to ICE activity.
Trump's social media post accused local officials of failing to control "professional agitators and insurrectionists," prompting him to invoke the Insurrection Act. This law, rarely used in recent history, would allow for the deployment of federal troops or the federalization of the National Guard for domestic law enforcement purposes. Trump suggested that he would use this power to quickly end what he called a "travesty" in Minneapolis.
The threat has drawn criticism from local officials and community leaders, who argue that the situation is spiraling out of control and that further escalation would only deepen the crisis. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey described the federal presence as an "invasion," noting that it is five times larger than his city's 600-officer police department.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has also condemned the federal operation, calling it a "campaign of organized brutality." He warned that further escalation would only deepen the crisis and urged President Trump to lower the temperature. Walz encouraged Minnesotans to continue voicing their opposition peacefully.
The Insurrection Act has been invoked more than two dozen times in U.S. history, most recently by President George H.W. Bush in 1992 to end unrest in Los Angeles. However, its use is highly contentious, and any attempt to invoke it would likely face immediate legal challenge.
Meanwhile, federal officials have continued to carry out immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities, despite mounting criticism from state and local leaders. The events in Minneapolis have also been felt in Michigan, where residents and advocacy groups are organizing protests and neighborhood alerts tied to ICE activity.
he's just pushing people further away by deploying federal troops and ignoring the fact that protesters are already being super aggressive too 
Minneapolis is getting taken over by the feds and it's insane... like what even is the point of having local police if you're gonna let in all these fed agents? 
I get why Walz and Frey are freaked out, 5 times larger than their own department is just crazy talk 
so trump is threatening to send in the troops now? what's next? he's already been using this insurrection act thingy for like 3 mins now... doesn't anyone fact check his claims? 
did he even consult with local officials before making this announcement? that mayor frey guy seems pretty legit, i'm curious to see how trump's gonna respond to all the criticism. and what exactly is a "professional agitator"? sounds like trump is trying to label people who are just exercising their right to free speech... 
also, i wonder if he even knows the history of this insurrection act thing, or is it just something he pulled out of thin air? 
. I think Trump's move is a huge overreaction. Deploying federal troops under the Insurrection Act would only fuel the fire and further divide the community. It's not like local officials can't handle the protests – they've been dealing with this kind of thing for weeks already.
i mean, i get it, some people lost loved ones and they're mad, but a total invasion? it's not gonna solve anything 
. tim walz is right on point saying it's just more organized brutality 
Trump is threatening to send in federal troops? That sounds like a recipe for disaster! I don't think the Insurrection Act should be used in this situation, it's just going to escalate things and make people even more scared. Can't we just talk things out and work towards a solution without resorting to force? The fact that local officials are feeling overwhelmed by all the federal agents is really scary - what if it gets out of control? I'm thinking about all the protesters who are trying to exercise their right to free speech, they shouldn't be treated like this. We need to stand up for each other and support our leaders to find a peaceful way forward 
It's only going to make things worse. The Insurrection Act is this super heavy-handed law that's rarely used and now it's like, being waved around by Trump as if it's some kinda magic solution. I mean, what even is the point of invoking it if you're just gonna send in more troops & cause more chaos? 
Can't we just have a rational conversation about immigration reform instead of resorting to this kind of theatrics?