Trump warns of military action over Minnesota protests
US President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to ongoing protests in Minnesota following violent incidents involving federal agents. Protesters have criticized the aggressive tactics of immigration raids, leading to clashes with authorities. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accused federal agents of brutality and called for peaceful demonstrations, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the decision to invoke the law rests with Trump. The situation has drawn national attention and raised concerns about law enforcement practices.
What we know
- Donald Trump warned he would institute the Insurrection Act if Minnesota officials do not control the protests and violence.
- Federal agents killed an American woman last week and wounded a man from Venezuela on Wednesday during separate incidents.
- Tim Walz accused federal agents of “organised brutality” and urged peaceful protest, referencing the January 7 killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.
- Protests against ICE in Minneapolis have led to clashes, with agents using pepper spray and tear gas to disperse crowds.
- ICE recorded a record 30 deaths in detention in 2025, according to agency data.
