Trump accuses Tim Walz and Ilhan Omar of using ICE protests to distract from massive state fraud
Trump says ICE agents are targeting 'violent criminals' across the Twin Cities
By Anders Hagstrom Fox News
Published January 18, 2026 10:32am EST
President Donald Trump lashed out at Minnesota Democrats on social media Sunday, saying they were using the ongoing federal operations to distract from the state's massive fraud issue.
Trump made the statement on his Truth Social media platform, saying federal agents in Minneapolis and St. Paul were targeting "violent criminals."
"ICE is removing some of the most violent criminals in the World from our Country, and bring them back home, where they belong. Why is Minnesota fighting this? Do they really want murderers and drug dealers to be ensconced in their community? The thugs that are protesting include many highly paid professional agitators and anarchists. Is this really what Minnesota wants?" Trump wrote.
Trump went on to call out Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., saying they "don’t mind because it keeps the focus of attention off the 18 Billion Dollar, Plus, FRAUD, that has taken place in the State!"
"Don’t worry, we’re on it!" Trump added.
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