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Minneapolis Mayor Defends Protesters, Challenges ICE Surge in Tense Fox News Interview

He questioned the rationale for a large federal deployment to Minnesota, citing prosecutor resignations tied to the fraud probe.

Overview

  • In a Fox & Friends exchange, Mayor Jacob Frey reiterated that many protesters are "heroes" following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent.
  • Frey said most demonstrations have been peaceful and accused ICE of unconstitutional conduct, while aired footage showed some protesters blocking vehicles and confronting agents.
  • Host Griff Jenkins referenced 18 U.S.C. 111 and argued that certain actions seen in the videos impeded federal officers as he pressed Frey on enforcement and safety.
  • Questioning the focus of the operation, Frey asked why a large ICE surge is in Minnesota rather than states like Texas or Florida and noted Minneapolis is suing to limit ICE’s presence.
  • Frey raised doubts about the underlying fraud investigation, pointing to abrupt departures of Justice Department lawyers who had been handling the cases.