Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz tells Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation"

January 26, 2026

TL;DR

Governor Tim Walz calls for the immediate withdrawal of 3,000 federal agents from Minnesota.
Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents, marking the third shooting and second fatality amid Operation Metro Surge.
Walz describes the situation as one of fear, violence, and chaos, contrary to the state's belief in law and order.
He urges Americans to take a stand and questions the role of an "all-powerful federal government."
Walz highlights the importance of remembering how Alex Pretti lived, not just how he died.
The Governor frames the current conflict as a moral debate rather than a political one.
He requests President Trump to pull federal agents back and implement humane immigration control.

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