The aftermath of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis ignited a firestorm of commentary from former President Donald Trump, who took to social media to express his views on the incident and the broader situation in the city.
According to reports, a Border Patrol agent discharged their weapon, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old Minneapolis man. The man, a U.S. citizen, allegedly advanced toward the agents while armed with a 9mm pistol and extra ammunition, and reportedly “violently resisted” their attempts to engage.
Trump immediately asserted that the agents were forced to act in self-defense due to a perceived lack of support from local law enforcement. He questioned the absence of a visible police presence, asking why Minneapolis police weren’t there to assist and protect federal officers.
The former president directly challenged the decisions of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, suggesting they deliberately withheld support from the agents. He claimed reports indicated local police were “not allowed to do their job,” leaving ICE agents to defend themselves.
Beyond the shooting, Trump’s posts veered into a separate line of inquiry, focusing on Representative Ilhan Omar. He questioned the source of a substantial sum of money reportedly held in her account – $34 million – and demanded answers.
Trump further alleged widespread financial fraud within Minnesota, claiming “tens of billions of dollars” had been stolen. He connected this alleged fraud to what he described as a Democratic “open border policy” that allowed “illegal criminals” to infiltrate the state.
He characterized the alleged theft as a massive “bank robbery” and accused those responsible of orchestrating a “cover up.” Trump demanded the return of the missing funds, stating, “We want the money back, and we want it back, NOW.”
The former president leveled accusations of “inciting insurrection” against Mayor Frey and Governor Walz, criticizing their public statements as “pompous, dangerous, and arrogant.” He insisted they should prioritize investigating the alleged financial crimes instead.
Trump highlighted the number of individuals arrested by ICE in Minnesota – 12,000, many described as “violent” – and suggested the situation could be far worse had these individuals remained at large. He concluded by calling for ICE agents to be allowed to “do their job.”
