Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota

[Kamaji]

I think they (federal law enforcement) should be videoing everything that goes on, both on the ground and by drone. They should be keeping track of all the cell phone activity in those areas, mapping it all to the video.

Then they should assemble multiple federal grand juries and start charging people with felonies. Then the FBI start arresting them at their homes and at their places of work, far away from all the roving gangs of protesters.

Start with the most violent ones.

One by one start plucking them away making this shit real for each one of them. All under federal jurisdiction where the local politicians, judges and law enforcement have no authority.

Follow up with criminal RICO investigations. 

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2011910715486191902

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Well, I'm with Trump on this.

[Kamaji]

Well, I'm with Trump on this.

As far as threatening, or actually invoking?

[Cyber Liberty]

As far as threatening, or actually invoking?

He's not likely to invoke.  I hope I'm wrong.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

As far as threatening, or actually invoking?

Both, frankly. Are the local cops preventing ICE from doing their lawful job? That is insurrection IMO.

[BobfromWB]

Too bad.  People get shot and killed all the time, and nothing much happens.  And ICE shouldn’t have left that vehicle alone with sensitive documents in it.

FBI vehicles, not ICE - several FBI vehicles where looted, one smiling perp caught, agents doxxed, no weapons recovered.

[BobfromWB]

I think they (federal law enforcement) should be videoing everything that goes on, both on the ground and by drone. They should be keeping track of all the cell phone activity in those areas, mapping it all to the video.

Holman says they are creating a data base of he rioters. That and $5 will get a cup of coffee as the rioters tremble in fear while they scream, throw things, block ICE, ram ICE, and attempt to kill them.

[BobfromWB]

We have that technical ability, does the FBI have the testicular fortitude?

They will as soon as Blondie vacates the Fox Green Room.

[Kamaji]

FBI vehicles, not ICE - several FBI vehicles where looted, one smiling perp caught, agents doxxed, no weapons recovered.

Then the FBI should not have left that vehicle unattended.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Though, tripe that may be, that doesn't change the nature of politics.  There are elements of performance art, theater, and psychology at play.

Trump will let the rabid leftie moonbats wear out their welcome.



He will give state and local official ample opportunity to take care of the problems themselves.

When they fail to do so, the opinion of the Silent Majority will swing towards Trump's side to restore order and normalcy.  Then, the hammer will fall.

A free people allowing the federal military to set up camps in their town is hardly the same as this ⬆️ tripe.

[verga]

Though, tripe that may be, that doesn't change the nature of politics.  There are elements of performance art, theater, and psychology at play.

Trump will let the rabid leftie moonbats wear out their welcome.



He will give state and local official ample opportunity to take care of the problems themselves.

When they fail to do so, the opinion of the Silent Majority will swing towards Trump's side to restore order and normalcy.  Then, the hammer will fall.

For trhe record I love tripe, if it is prepared properly

[mystery-ak]

Trump says no need to invoke Insurrection Act ‘right now’ amid anti-ICE unrest in Minnesota
President Donald Trump previously threatened to invoke the 1807 law amid anti-ICE unrest in Minneapolis
 By Louis Casiano , Rachel Wolf Fox News
Published January 16, 2026 2:29pm EST

President Donald Trump on Friday said there wasn't a reason, in the present, to invoke the Insurrection Act, as agitators continue to clash with federal immigration authorities carrying out enforcement operations in Minneapolis.

Trump was departing the White House when he was asked about the 1807 law, which he threatened to invoke earlier this week.

"I believe it was Bush, the elder Bush, he used it, I think 28 times," Trump told reporters. "It's been used a lot. And if I needed it, I'd use it. I don't think there's any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I'd use it. It's very powerful."

The law allows the president to deploy the military to suppress rebellions and enforce federal laws. It would grant Trump the authority to federalize the National Guard and deploy active duty forces to restore order. It would temporarily override the Posse Comitatus Act, which normally restricts the use of the military for domestic law enforcement.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-no-need-invoke-insurrection-act-right-now-violent-anti-ice-protests-minnesota

[Kamaji]

Trump says no need to invoke Insurrection Act ‘right now’ amid anti-ICE unrest in Minnesota
President Donald Trump previously threatened to invoke the 1807 law amid anti-ICE unrest in Minneapolis
 By Louis Casiano , Rachel Wolf Fox News
Published January 16, 2026 2:29pm EST

President Donald Trump on Friday said there wasn't a reason, in the present, to invoke the Insurrection Act, as agitators continue to clash with federal immigration authorities carrying out enforcement operations in Minneapolis.

Trump was departing the White House when he was asked about the 1807 law, which he threatened to invoke earlier this week.

"I believe it was Bush, the elder Bush, he used it, I think 28 times," Trump told reporters. "It's been used a lot. And if I needed it, I'd use it. I don't think there's any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I'd use it. It's very powerful."

The law allows the president to deploy the military to suppress rebellions and enforce federal laws. It would grant Trump the authority to federalize the National Guard and deploy active duty forces to restore order. It would temporarily override the Posse Comitatus Act, which normally restricts the use of the military for domestic law enforcement.

more
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-no-need-invoke-insurrection-act-right-now-violent-anti-ice-protests-minnesota

Well, there ya go.  Comments?

[rustynail]

TACO?

[libertybele]

Well, there ya go.  Comments?

Yeppers -- Trump's epic failure on this is going to cost the GOP the mid terms and our country will implode.  He's more interested in acquiring Greenland. Just sayin'.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Yeppers -- Trump's epic failure on this is going to cost the GOP the mid terms and our country will implode.  He's more interested in acquiring Greenland. Just sayin'.

Wow, you are really throwing away the only sane leader we have had occupy that office since the Gipper.

[DefiantMassRINO]

We can't have the Chi-coms monopolizing the world's rare earth metals production in our own back yard.

[libertybele]

Wow, you are really throwing away the only sane leader we have had occupy that office since the Gipper.

Let's  be clear here.  I am not throwing him away -- but this IS the 2nd time he has FAILED to invoke the Insurrection Act -- I believe it cost him the election the first time around and I believe its going to cost the GOP the mid terms.

If he can't get the country under control -- do you think people are going to vote for civil unrest?  The leftists are getting away with breaking laws -- so why have a GOP DOJ or a President that won't take a hard stand?

Trump has a little over 2 years left in his presidency.  He has done an excellent job at securing our borders and gaining the respect of other countries -- but he is allowing the leftists to gain traction.  If they win the mid terms they will impeach him and everything that he has worked for and done will be thrown out the window. 

[libertybele]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2011910715486191902

Walz and Frey should by all indications, investigations and actions be arrested for insurrection and even treason....they could but they won't. We have federal agents/ICE fighting and risking their lives while nothing else is being done to help them.  Why???

[Kamaji]

Let's  be clear here.  I am not throwing him away -- but this IS the 2nd time he has FAILED to invoke the Insurrection Act -- I believe it cost him the election the first time around and I believe its going to cost the GOP the mid terms.

If he can't get the country under control -- do you think people are going to vote for civil unrest?  The leftists are getting away with breaking laws -- so why have a GOP DOJ or a President that won't take a hard stand?

Trump has a little over 2 years left in his presidency.  He has done an excellent job at securing our borders and gaining the respect of other countries -- but he is allowing the leftists to gain traction.  If they win the mid terms they will impeach him and everything that he has worked for and done will be thrown out the window. 

Maybe there’s an informed reason for not invoking the Insurrection Act? 

[Cyber Liberty]

Maybe there’s an informed reason for not invoking the Insurrection Act?

It appears to be a subjective call. 

[Kamaji]

It appears to be a subjective call. 

No doubt there’s a reason behind the decision.

[Cyber Liberty]

No doubt there’s a reason behind the decision.

We're not being told.  Par for the course. 

[Right_in_Virginia]

Walz and Frey should by all indications, investigations and actions be arrested for insurrection and even treason....they could but they won't. We have federal agents/ICE fighting and risking their lives while nothing else is being done to help them.  Why???

DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
CBS News, Jan 16, 2026

The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration agents, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders there, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

One of the sources, a U.S. official, said the investigation stems from statements that Walz and Frey have made about the thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and Border Patrol agents deployed to the Minneapolis region in recent weeks.

A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment. CBS News reached out to representatives for Walz and Frey.

Nearly 3,000 federal immigration agents have been dispatched to Minneapolis, with a stated objective of arresting people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and probing allegations of fraud in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security has called the massive deployment the largest operation in its history.


More:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-investigating-tim-walz-jacob-frey-minnesota/

[Kamaji]

We're not being told.  Par for the course. 

True enough. 

[bigheadfred]

Trump is probably waiting for the call to come from Bovino and/or Homan

[Right_in_Virginia]

Let's  be clear here.  I am not throwing him away -- but this IS the 2nd time he has FAILED to invoke the Insurrection Act -- I believe it cost him the election the first time around and I believe its going to cost the GOP the mid terms.

If he can't get the country under control -- do you think people are going to vote for civil unrest?  The leftists are getting away with breaking laws -- so why have a GOP DOJ or a President that won't take a hard stand?

Trump has a little over 2 years left in his presidency.  He has done an excellent job at securing our borders and gaining the respect of other countries -- but he is allowing the leftists to gain traction.  If they win the mid terms they will impeach him and everything that he has worked for and done will be thrown out the window.

Please take the hysterics down a notch or two. 

[DCPatriot]

Please take the hysterics down a notch or two.

Perhaps a large coffee...NO SUGAR!!  

[BobfromWB]

Trump says no need to invoke Insurrection Act ‘right now’ amid anti-ICE unrest in Minnesota
President Donald Trump previously threatened to invoke the 1807 law amid anti-ICE unrest in Minneapolis
 By Louis Casiano , Rachel Wolf Fox News
Published January 16, 2026 2:29pm EST

President Donald Trump on Friday said there wasn't a reason, in the present, to invoke the Insurrection Act, as agitators continue to clash with federal immigration authorities carrying out enforcement operations in Minneapolis.

Trump was departing the White House when he was asked about the 1807 law, which he threatened to invoke earlier this week.

"I believe it was Bush, the elder Bush, he used it, I think 28 times," Trump told reporters. "It's been used a lot. And if I needed it, I'd use it. I don't think there's any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I'd use it. It's very powerful."

The law allows the president to deploy the military to suppress rebellions and enforce federal laws. It would grant Trump the authority to federalize the National Guard and deploy active duty forces to restore order. It would temporarily override the Posse Comitatus Act, which normally restricts the use of the military for domestic law enforcement.

more
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-no-need-invoke-insurrection-act-right-now-violent-anti-ice-protests-minnesota

47 is not a very strong President, even weak Bush I used it. 47 moving towards a repeat of his first term letting Minneapolis burn again, but with the riots and politicians seeing he can be played again.

How many more people have to be seriously injured and killed before 47 acts? Will he wait until more states see his weakness and the country is in flames? Or does he care at all?

[Free Vulcan]

No doubt there’s a reason behind the decision.

Trump 2.0 seems to let them walk out on the limb while he gets things organized before he cuts it off.

What I don't like is that if Trump acts too quickly he's reckless and fumbling, waits more than a minute he's a coward.

Some people need to pick a lane.

[Smokin Joe]

Maybe there’s an informed reason for not invoking the Insurrection Act?

Optics. It'ss the biggest gun in the holster, but if you think the Left is howling "Nazi" now, just wait until the troops roll in. They will spin it to the world as being a military occupation of peaceful protests in violation of the First Amendment, and carefully edit out the violence, etc. that ICE is facing.
If that whole sh*tshow can be avoided, good. If not, consider rounding up the biased media for aiding and abetting insurrection (actually, just pull their licenses).

[Smokin Joe]

Let's  be clear here.  I am not throwing him away -- but this IS the 2nd time he has FAILED to invoke the Insurrection Act -- I believe it cost him the election the first time around and I believe its going to cost the GOP the mid terms.

If he can't get the country under control -- do you think people are going to vote for civil unrest?  The leftists are getting away with breaking laws -- so why have a GOP DOJ or a President that won't take a hard stand?

Trump has a little over 2 years left in his presidency.  He has done an excellent job at securing our borders and gaining the respect of other countries -- but he is allowing the leftists to gain traction.  If they win the mid terms they will impeach him and everything that he has worked for and done will be thrown out the window.

What cost him 2020 was fraud, plain and simple.

He needs to get to the bottom of the funding networks (which include fraud), and eliminate them.

[mountaineer]

Does this mean Walz is ordering U.S. Army troops - MN Army National Guardsmen - to violate federal law?

Trump is preparing deployment of more than a thousand paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division to Minnesota after Gov Tim Walz surged the MN National Guard to Minneapolis to counter federal law enforcement.

https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2012873723376799902

[Cyber Liberty]

Walz will be making the biggest mistake of his life if he tries to order the MN National Guard to fire upon Airborne Soldiers.  1)  Airborne doesn't fight with rubber bullets and tear gas, and 2)  The NG will likely refuse any orders to go up against Regular Army troops because they would be the illegal orders Mark Kelly warned them about.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Optics. It'ss the biggest gun in the holster, but if you think the Left is howling "Nazi" now, just wait until the troops roll in. They will spin it to the world as being a military occupation of peaceful protests in violation of the First Amendment, and carefully edit out the violence, etc. that ICE is facing.
If that whole sh*tshow can be avoided, good. If not, consider rounding up the biased media for aiding and abetting insurrection (actually, just pull their licenses).

But the hidden sidearm under the shoulder hides the real weapon, cutting off money.

Trump has publicly cutoff the federal spigot on SNAP and childcare due to fraud, as well as for cities that have Sanctuary status.  The hidden action is following the money used to support the rioting.  The trail being pursued by Bessent invariably leads to NGOs, politicians and likely foreign actors.  Remember Timmy took many trips to China over the years and they are undoubtedly propping him us as a useful tool.

The house of cards fall once the money is cutoff and indictments come for fraud and money laundering.