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Monday, January 26, 2026

In a sharp reversal, President Donald Trump said on Monday he was "on a similar wavelength" with the Democratic governor of Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of a second U.S. citizen in the state by immigration agents that has sparked a fierce backlash.

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... The surprise comments on social media by Trump after what he described as a "very good call" with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could indicate a de-escalation of his immigration crackdown in the state, as public polls show waning support for his approach to immigration. ...

A person briefed on the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Trump is unhappy with the images coming out of Minnesota, including Pretti's death.

In a statement, Trump said Homan "has not been involved" in the Minnesota crackdown "but knows and likes many of the people there."
Trump's statements came as state officials pressed a U.S. judge to temporarily stop the surge of 3,000 immigration agents, which they characterized as a tactic to pressure the state to change its immigration policies. ...


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