Border Czar Homan Vows to Occupy Minnesota Until Immigration "Problem" is Gone

White House border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday that he will remain in Minnesota indefinitely to personally lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations until the state's issues are resolved. Speaking at a tense news conference in the Twin Cities, Homan declared he is "staying 'til the problem's gone," marking a significant escalation in the federal government's direct intervention.

This strategic move follows a period of violent unrest sparked by the controversial fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, by federal agents during enforcement stops. President Trump dispatched Homan to the region earlier this week to take direct command of "Operation Metro Surge" amid growing bipartisan criticism and public outcry.

During his address, Homan offered state leaders a stark ultimatum regarding the heavy and controversial federal presence currently patrolling Minneapolis streets. He promised to reduce the number of visible agents only if local jails agree to fully cooperate with ICE detainers and grant federal officers unrestricted access to inmates.

"More agents in the jail means less agents in the street," Homan explained to reporters, framing the proposed trade-off as a necessary measure to ensure public safety. This specific demand attempts to bypass local sanctuary policies that have historically limited cooperation between state corrections officials and federal immigration authorities.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have already met with the border czar to discuss the escalating tensions and the path forward. While Homan described the private dialogue as "meaningful," he acknowledged that significant disagreements remain regarding the aggressive tactics used during the ongoing federal operation.

The atmosphere in the Twin Cities remains extremely volatile, with local activists calling for a "National Shutdown" to protest the recent violence and the continued federal occupation. Community advocacy groups are demanding immediate accountability for the deaths of Pretti and Good, viewing the surge as a dangerous and unconstitutional overreach.

Homan replaced former commander Greg Bovino, who had become a lightning rod for criticism during the initial, chaotic phase of the crackdown. Despite the sudden leadership change, the administration maintains a strict "zero tolerance" stance for anyone attempting to interfere with or obstruct ICE operations.

The border czar made it unequivocally clear that the federal mission to remove criminal elements will continue unabated regardless of the intense political pushback. He warned that the federal government is not surrendering its objectives and will utilize every available resource to enforce immigration laws until order is restored.