Republicans embrace Trump’s shift toward de-escalation in Minnesota
This affects the entire country.
President Donald Trump’s decision Monday to dispatch border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota was welcomed by a growing number of Republicans on Capitol Hill who say the federal government must work to lower tensions following the fatal shooting of another civilian during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
Trump’s move came after Border Patrol agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, during an altercation Saturday as he recorded a federal immigration operation. Pretti was taken to the ground by agents and shot, according to accounts of the incident, prompting protests and renewed scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics in the state.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) praised the administration’s decision to deploy Homan to Minnesota, calling it a constructive step at a volatile moment.
“This is a positive development, one that I hope leads to turning down the temperature and restoring order in Minnesota,” Thune said.
Privately, some Republicans say sending Homan signals a course correction. They see him as a steadier hand to carry out Trump’s deportation plans, even as concerns have grown on Capitol Hill about how Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino have managed the rollout, according to two GOP aides familiar with the discussions.
“This has not been going well, everybody knows it,” said one aide, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly. “We needed a change of direction immediately.”
Calls for de-escalation have also been accompanied by formal oversight actions. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, on Monday requested testimony from senior DHS leaders as part of a broader investigation into immigration enforcement operations and the Minneapolis shooting.
In letters dated Jan. 26, Paul asked CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow to appear before the committee at an open hearing scheduled for Feb. 12, saying lawmakers need to ensure DHS is spending its money wisely and carrying out enforcement in a way that protects public safety and maintains trust.
More than a dozen House Republicans publicly echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for transparency, restraint, and congressional oversight. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) said he expects a full investigation into the shooting and …
This affects the entire country.
President Donald Trump’s decision Monday to dispatch border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota was welcomed by a growing number of Republicans on Capitol Hill who say the federal government must work to lower tensions following the fatal shooting of another civilian during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
Trump’s move came after Border Patrol agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, during an altercation Saturday as he recorded a federal immigration operation. Pretti was taken to the ground by agents and shot, according to accounts of the incident, prompting protests and renewed scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics in the state.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) praised the administration’s decision to deploy Homan to Minnesota, calling it a constructive step at a volatile moment.
“This is a positive development, one that I hope leads to turning down the temperature and restoring order in Minnesota,” Thune said.
Privately, some Republicans say sending Homan signals a course correction. They see him as a steadier hand to carry out Trump’s deportation plans, even as concerns have grown on Capitol Hill about how Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino have managed the rollout, according to two GOP aides familiar with the discussions.
“This has not been going well, everybody knows it,” said one aide, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly. “We needed a change of direction immediately.”
Calls for de-escalation have also been accompanied by formal oversight actions. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, on Monday requested testimony from senior DHS leaders as part of a broader investigation into immigration enforcement operations and the Minneapolis shooting.
In letters dated Jan. 26, Paul asked CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow to appear before the committee at an open hearing scheduled for Feb. 12, saying lawmakers need to ensure DHS is spending its money wisely and carrying out enforcement in a way that protects public safety and maintains trust.
More than a dozen House Republicans publicly echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for transparency, restraint, and congressional oversight. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) said he expects a full investigation into the shooting and …
Republicans embrace Trump’s shift toward de-escalation in Minnesota
This affects the entire country.
President Donald Trump’s decision Monday to dispatch border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota was welcomed by a growing number of Republicans on Capitol Hill who say the federal government must work to lower tensions following the fatal shooting of another civilian during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
Trump’s move came after Border Patrol agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, during an altercation Saturday as he recorded a federal immigration operation. Pretti was taken to the ground by agents and shot, according to accounts of the incident, prompting protests and renewed scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics in the state.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) praised the administration’s decision to deploy Homan to Minnesota, calling it a constructive step at a volatile moment.
“This is a positive development, one that I hope leads to turning down the temperature and restoring order in Minnesota,” Thune said.
Privately, some Republicans say sending Homan signals a course correction. They see him as a steadier hand to carry out Trump’s deportation plans, even as concerns have grown on Capitol Hill about how Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino have managed the rollout, according to two GOP aides familiar with the discussions.
“This has not been going well, everybody knows it,” said one aide, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly. “We needed a change of direction immediately.”
Calls for de-escalation have also been accompanied by formal oversight actions. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, on Monday requested testimony from senior DHS leaders as part of a broader investigation into immigration enforcement operations and the Minneapolis shooting.
In letters dated Jan. 26, Paul asked CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow to appear before the committee at an open hearing scheduled for Feb. 12, saying lawmakers need to ensure DHS is spending its money wisely and carrying out enforcement in a way that protects public safety and maintains trust.
More than a dozen House Republicans publicly echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for transparency, restraint, and congressional oversight. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) said he expects a full investigation into the shooting and …
