The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle 'Have any policies changed?' Trump backtracks on MN ICE operation
Jan 28, 2026
Dan Nathan, markets commentator and co-founder of Risk Reversal, offers economic perspective. Cardinal Blase Cupich, Chicago archbishop and immigrant rights advocate, urges dignity and civic action. David Noriega, national correspondent on Homeland Security, explains enforcement tactics. They discuss shifting federal responses to a Minneapolis killing, leadership changes in enforcement, and fights over investigative access.
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Rhetoric Changes But Substance Unclear
- President Trump signaled a rhetorical de-escalation but provided no concrete policy changes while removing Greg Bovino from Minneapolis.
- Tom Homan replaced Bovino, yet community skepticism remains because Homan supports aggressive deportation efforts.
Unusual Choice Of Lead Investigator Raises Flags
- Former DHS officials say it's highly irregular for HSI to lead this use-of-force probe because it lacks that experience.
- State and local investigators were blocked from evidence and access, preventing a normal joint investigation.
State Investigators Barred From Key Evidence
- The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was physically prevented from accessing the scene and still lacks bodycam footage and agent interviews.
- Hennepin County attorney is in federal court seeking access to the case file because normal cooperation didn't occur.