President Trump struck a conciliatory tone with Minnesota leaders while reinforcing his administration’s hard line on criminal illegal immigration. The reassignment of a senior Border Patrol official coincided with Democratic pressure over DHS funding. Minneapolis’ mayor claims federal agents will begin withdrawing, even as Trump presses state leaders to hand over criminal offenders for deportation.
Trump signals cooperation with Minnesota leaders, sends Tom Homan to target criminal illegals. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino is sidelined as Minneapolis Mayor Frey says some federal agents will leave the city. #Trump #Minneapolis #LawAndOrder #ICE pic.twitter.com/qINjDKVbj3
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) January 27, 2026
- Donald Trump said he had a “very good” call with Tim Walz, signaling cooperation on immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
- Trump sent Tom Homan to Minnesota to focus on identifying and deporting criminal illegal immigrants.
- Gregory Bovino was removed as Border Patrol “commander at large,” returned to El Centro, CA, and had social media access suspended by Department of Homeland Security.
- According to The Atlantic, the move followed pressure from Senate Democrats threatening to block DHS funding.
- Jacob Frey said some federal agents will begin leaving Minneapolis on Jan. 27 after speaking with Trump.
- Frey insisted the city will not assist in enforcing federal immigration law beyond cooperation on serious criminal investigations.
- Trump’s three-point plan calls for Minnesota officials to turn over criminal illegal immigrants, honor active warrants, and cooperate with federal arrests for violent crimes.
