Patel Says FBI Discovered Groups Funding Protests in Minnesota

The FBI director says that ‘substantial progress’ has been made so far.
Patel Says FBI Discovered Groups Funding Protests in Minnesota
People march and gather near the post office during a protest, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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FBI Director Kash Patel said more arrests are coming in Minnesota in the midst of a federal operation and local protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and said the bureau has made progress in its investigation of groups who are allegedly funding the demonstrations.

Speaking to podcaster Benny Johnson on Monday, the FBI director said the bureau is investigating alleged group funding of ongoing protests against ICE officials in Minneapolis, coming in the wake of two shootings this month that left protesters dead.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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