politics
January 15, 2026
Trump threatens Minnesota with Insurrection Act after protests
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke a law allowing him to send the military or federalized National Guard troops into Minnesota on Thursday, arguing that “insurrectionists” are causing chaos in the streets.
TL;DR
- President Trump threatened to use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota due to ongoing protests and alleged chaos.
- Protests began after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good, accused of attempting to kill federal officers.
- A second shooting involved a federal officer shooting an undocumented immigrant during an alleged attack.
- Minneapolis officials, including Mayor Frey and Governor Walz, have criticized ICE tactics, accusing them of brutality and kidnapping.
- Trump defended ICE agents, accusing state Democrats of using 'anarchists and professional agitators' to prevent detentions.
- The situation echoes the extensive violence and riots seen after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
- Officials are calling for a de-escalation of tensions, warning the state could face further unrest.
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