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Jesse Ventura Blasts Trump, Backs Minneapolis Protesters, Hints at Return to Governor’s Race

DHS defends its Minneapolis operation following a fatal ICE shooting.

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Former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura pauses while speaking about his book "They Killed Our President" October 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. Ventura, who is considering a long-shot independent run for the White House, said he would immediately clear the intelligence leakers Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden if elected. Ventura, who served as governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003 and is an avid proponent of conspiracy theories, said it was "wonderful" for individuals within government to expose abuses. Ventura's book "They Killed Our President," alleges that the 1963 Kennedy assassination was a conspiracy in reaction to his efforts to reduce war. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Ventura visited Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and told Fox 9 he was proud of protesters who confronted federal immigration actions.
  • He called President Donald Trump a “draft-dodging coward” and suggested a 2026 gubernatorial run, saying he feels he is owed a second term.
  • DHS said Border Patrol pursued a U.S. citizen who allegedly rammed a government vehicle and led agents into a school zone before a crowd formed.
  • The agency described “targeted crowd control” at the school and said no tear gas was used, while video reports described a chemical irritant being deployed.
  • The enforcement push coincided with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, which the administration characterizes as self-defense.