Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after 'Cooperation'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: AP

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration could reduce the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate, the president's border czar said Thursday, noting he has “zero tolerance” for protesters who assault federal officers or impede the ongoing operation in the Twin Cities.

Tom Homan addressed reporters for the first time since the president sent him to Minneapolis following last weekend's fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti, the second this month by federal officers carrying out the operation. His comments came after President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area and as the administration ended its “enhanced operations” in Maine.

Homan emphasized that the administration isn't relenting on its immigration crackdown and warned that protesters could face consequences if they interfere with federal officers.

But he seemed to acknowledge there had been missteps.



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In other words, not much is going to change,

[pandr32]

1. Protesters are not the problem.

Well, except that they get in the way. Keep it up good people.

[Krazy_Kat]

2. I hear Tommy Cava responds to bags of cash

Maybe a couple hundred thousand of "cooperation" will do the trick.

[Javaman]

3. they actually mean capitulation. nt

[Torchlight]

4. Mr homan, no one is arguing that assaulting officers and getting in harm's way

is a viable concept. No one at all... except those who want it to be the argument.