President Trump reported having an "extremely positive" conversation with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, as riots continue to erupt in the city amid a federal immigration enforcement operation. The call comes hours after Trump spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about the unrest gripping Minneapolis.
According to the mayor's account of the call, he expressed his concerns about Operation Metro Surge and asked for it to be terminated. Mayor Frey stated that Minneapolis has greatly benefited from its immigrant communities, but this benefit cannot continue under the present situation. He also emphasized that violent criminals should be held accountable regardless of their origin.
Trump announced that border czar Tom Homan will meet with Mayor Frey tomorrow to discuss next steps. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump wants to "let cops be cops" as authorities respond to the unrest, and he outlined a clear path for restoring law and order in Minnesota by demanding state and local officials turn over illegal aliens who are incarcerated or have active warrants.
The social media posts signal increased federal engagement with city leaders amid violent chaos in Minneapolis. The president is also calling on local law enforcement to assist federal authorities by transferring custody of arrested illegal aliens and locating suspects wanted for crimes.
According to the mayor's account of the call, he expressed his concerns about Operation Metro Surge and asked for it to be terminated. Mayor Frey stated that Minneapolis has greatly benefited from its immigrant communities, but this benefit cannot continue under the present situation. He also emphasized that violent criminals should be held accountable regardless of their origin.
Trump announced that border czar Tom Homan will meet with Mayor Frey tomorrow to discuss next steps. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump wants to "let cops be cops" as authorities respond to the unrest, and he outlined a clear path for restoring law and order in Minnesota by demanding state and local officials turn over illegal aliens who are incarcerated or have active warrants.
The social media posts signal increased federal engagement with city leaders amid violent chaos in Minneapolis. The president is also calling on local law enforcement to assist federal authorities by transferring custody of arrested illegal aliens and locating suspects wanted for crimes.
... like, I get that President Trump wants to take action, but Operation Metro Surge sounds like it's already escalating the situation, you know? It's not like Minneapolis hasn't been dealing with gang violence and poverty issues for years - you can't just come in here with some federal enforcement operation and expect everything to magically fix itself.
. The mayor is trying to protect his city, but the president is using it as a pawn to get attention and show he's still got it. I'm not sure what's more concerning - the riots themselves or the fact that the government is using them to push some sort of agenda.
The thing is, Operation Metro Surge seems like a real mess, and it's no wonder Minneapolis is erupting into chaos. What's the point of having an "extremely positive" conversation if you're not actually listening to what people on the ground are saying?
just another example of the government trying to dictate how cities should handle their own issues, meanwhile riots are getting out of hand... it's not like the mayor was asking for a blanket amnesty, but some clarity on what's happening would've been nice 
i mean what next? sending in the military to take care of some rioting teenagers? it's just gonna make things worse, trust me i've seen my fair share of protests in the city and they usually calm down on their own with time. btw have you noticed how the media is eating out of trump's hand lately? it's like he's got a magic remote that makes riots disappear 
anyway, what's got me thinking is how do we balance keeping our communities safe with welcoming everyone who wants to call us home? Minneapolis has been pretty chill with immigrants, and now they're facing backlash. it's like, how much of a trade-off are you willing to make for the sake of order and safety? 
. Like, we're talking about innocent people getting hurt, businesses getting destroyed... it's just not right. 
On one hand, I get that the city's been affected by immigration issues for a while now and it's time for something to be done 
. But on the other hand, Operation Metro Surge sounds like it could've been handled in a way that didn't put so many lives at risk 
. I mean, what's the point of just deporting people without giving them a chance to prove themselves? 
... we'll see how it all plays out 
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. I'm also really worried about those immigrants getting caught up in all this - we need to find a way to address our immigration issues without putting innocent people in harm's way 
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. I don't think Trump's solution of just handing over 'illegals' to the feds is gonna cut it either. What's the plan for actually keeping people safe and addressing underlying issues? This all feels like a PR stunt to me...and what about the mayor's concerns about Operation Metro Surge? Shouldn't we be hearing more about de-escalation strategies than just 'let cops be cops' 
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. While it's understandable that public safety needs to be prioritized, the federal intervention feels like a heavy hand. It's not just about Operation Metro Surge, but also about the broader narrative of xenophobia and fear-mongering surrounding immigration.
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. Can't believe Trump is trying to play hero with his "extremely positive" convo with Mayor Frey when the city is literally on fire 
. Can we just focus on getting help to those affected instead of making a spectacle out of this? 