Trump Forces Partial Withdrawal from Minneapolis: Victory for Rule of Law After Federal Agents Targeted, Mayor Frey Calls Fed Surge “Unworkable”

In a dramatic shift following weeks of unrest in Minneapolis, President Donald J. Trump secured a partial pullback of federal immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities after a high-level phone call with Mayor Jacob Frey, whose administration has spent the better part of January demanding that Operation Metro Surge be ended.

The president, who described the conversation as “very good” and said “progress is being made,” agreed that the current federal posture in Minneapolis could not continue unchanged. Following that call, some federal agents are now being reassigned out of Minnesota, and Trump dispatched his own border czar, Tom Homan, to lead the next phase of work directly under his authority.

“The American people demand law enforcement that protects citizens — not activists’ narratives,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “We’re recalibrating to enforce immigration law and respect lawful communities.”

In recent weeks, Minneapolis has erupted in protests after two Americans — including ICU nurse Alex Pretti — were fatally shot during confrontations with federal agents deployed under Operation Metro Surge. Those deaths intensified calls from local Democratic leaders, unions, and left-wing activists to halt all federal enforcement.

But conservative voices nationwide blasted the handling of the situation, arguing that federal agents deserve respect and support for upholding federal law amid rising crime and border pressure. The message from the Right was clear: America cannot surrender its sovereignty to mob rule.

Trump’s move to empower Tom Homan — a longstanding immigration enforcement hardliner — signals a recommitment to securing the nation’s borders and restoring interior enforcement, even in the face of relentless left-wing political pressure.

Mayor Jacob Frey, who had blasted the federal presence for weeks and insisted that Minneapolis will not help enforce immigration law, took a cautious tone after speaking with Trump. Frey confirmed on social media that some federal agents would begin leaving the city on January 27, while signaling he would continue to push for the full withdrawal of the operation.

Yet Trump’s decision to bring in Homan — whose reputation as a firm immigration enforcer predates the Trump presidency — shows that the White House is not backing down on its core commitments to border security and deportation enforcement.

The president’s actions are a stark rebuke to sanctuary-city politics that have, in the eyes of conservatives, tied the hands of law enforcement and jeopardized public safety. By negotiating a tactical pullback while still maintaining the mission — and by appointing a seasoned immigration leader to oversee the operation — Trump has delivered a win for Americans demanding secure borders and accountability.

The clashes in Minnesota, which ignited national outrage after federal officers shot residents during enforcement actions, underscored the need for leadership that balances law with order. In Trump’s America, enforcement will continue — but with a renewed focus on constitutional authority and community safety.

As federal agents begin their phased redeployment, all eyes are now on Homan’s visit to Minneapolis this week, where he will meet with Mayor Frey to chart the future of federal enforcement operations.

Stay tuned for continued coverage as this story develops.