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Trump sending border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis amid backlash over ICE

SUMMARY

President Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, amid bipartisan backlash.

Homan will report directly to Trump and coordinate with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who expressed his support for Homan's visit.

Trump stated the administration is investigating the shooting, but did not comment on the actions of the federal agents involved. Tensions are high after recent confrontations involving ICE agents, and protests have erupted against their presence. A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether the immigration operations in Minnesota are unconstitutional.

Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol commander, defended the agents, claiming Pretti was not entitled to Second Amendment rights during the incident.


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