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Trump Threatens Military Deployment Amidst Minnesota Unrest

Published January 15, 2026, 19:18
Trump Threatens Military Deployment Amidst Minnesota Unrest

US President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the military to Minnesota, invoking the Insurrection Act due to ongoing unrest following the shooting of a woman by a federal agent. Tensions are escalating with another shooting by an ICE agent, sparking new protests and concerns about potential authoritarian overreach. Trump blames “corrupt politicians” in Minnesota and “agitators” for the situation, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declined to comment on whether the act should be activated. The shootings have caused outrage and protests, with the Minneapolis police chief stating that the latest incident stemmed from a struggle during an arrest.