White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota

Cooperation between Minnesota officials and federal authorities is crucial to easing tensions and restoring public safety, the White House press secretary said.
White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Jan. 8, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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The White House said on Jan. 26 that President Donald Trump will not retreat from his demands for strict immigration enforcement in Minnesota, pressing state and city leaders to fully cooperate with federal authorities and laying out the president’s strategy to bring back law and order following unrest in Minneapolis.

At a briefing with reporters, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt outlined Trump’s plan, which directs Minnesota officials to turn over criminal illegal immigrants to federal custody and urges state and local police to assist federal agents in arresting and detaining those wanted for crimes.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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