On January 15, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning via Truth Social, threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis. The statement came in response to escalating clashes between demonstrators and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who have been conducting large-scale immigration enforcement operations in the city as part of the administration’s broader deportation initiatives. In his post, Trump accused “corrupt politicians of Minnesota” of failing to curb what he described as “professional agitators and insurrectionists” attacking ICE personnel, whom he referred to as “Patriots of I.C.E.” simply doing their job. He emphasized that invoking the act would “quickly put an end to the travesty” in the state, noting that previous presidents have used it in similar circumstances.

The tensions in Minneapolis stem from a series of recent incidents involving federal agents, including a fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer during an enforcement action, followed by another event where an agent shot a Venezuelan man in the leg after reportedly being attacked with a shovel and broom handle. These events have fueled daily protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, with demonstrators decrying the militarized presence of federal forces in the city and calling for an end to the operations. Local officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, have urged ICE to withdraw, arguing that the federal surge has inflamed unrest and is unsustainable, while protesters view the deployments as excessive and harmful to communities. The city has become a focal point for nationwide demonstrations against the policies, highlighting deep divisions over immigration enforcement.

Trump’s threat to use the Insurrection Act, an 1807 law that permits the president to deploy U.S. troops domestically during civil unrest, marks a potential escalation in his approach to handling opposition to his agenda. While the act has been invoked in the past for events like school desegregation and riots, its use remains rare and controversial, often raising concerns about federal overreach and the militarization of civilian law enforcement. Critics, including state leaders and civil rights groups, warn that such a move could exacerbate conflicts and infringe on states’ rights, while supporters argue it is necessary to restore order and protect federal agents. As of now, no immediate deployment has occurred, but the statement underscores the administration’s willingness to employ forceful measures amid the ongoing immigration debates.

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