January 22, 2026
Vance tells Minneapolis to ‘stop fighting’ ICE as White House doubles down on crackdown
JD Vance visits Minnesota amid growing protests over Trump's immigration crackdown and controversial ICE raids that have sparked intense national debate.
TL;DR
- Vice President JD Vance is visiting Minneapolis to support ICE agents and advocate for President Trump's immigration policies.
- His visit comes amid protests against ICE raids and the death of Renee Good during an ICE operation.
- Top Minnesota Democratic officials, including the governor and attorney general, have received subpoenas from the DOJ related to ICE operations.
- Vance criticizes Minneapolis's 'sanctuary city' policies and calls for stricter immigration enforcement.
- State leaders accuse the federal government of political retaliation and diverting focus from accountability.
- The visit occurs during a federal fraud investigation impacting Minnesota's Somali-American community, influencing the governor's re-election decision.
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