BONUS POD: Here Comes Homan! Border Czar sent to Minnesota’s Civil‑War
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Jan 27, 2026
A tense phone call between national and state leaders is recapped, with plans to send a federal immigration enforcer to Minnesota. Demands for local cooperation on transferring undocumented people to federal custody are described. Claims of a large welfare fraud probe and federal pressure to end sanctuary policies are highlighted.
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Tom Homan Framed As Operational Fix
Tom Homan is presented as a pragmatic operator sent to coordinate with local law enforcement.
The administration emphasizes his experience as the reason he can secure cooperation and reduce chaos.
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Demand For Local–Federal Cooperation
Do cooperate with federal immigration authorities by turning over criminal undocumented immigrants held in local custody.
Do have local police assist ICE in locating and detaining undocumented immigrants with criminal histories or active warrants.
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Investigations Used To Justify Federal Action
The White House links alleged welfare fraud and scrutiny of Rep. Ilhan Omar to unrest in Minnesota.
The administration frames these investigations as part of the rationale for tougher federal action there.
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1. Phone call between President Trump and Governor Walz
President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Governor Tim Walz called him to discuss cooperation related to Minnesota.
Trump said the call was “very good” and that they were “on a similar wavelength.”
Trump said he would send Tom Homan (former ICE acting director) to work with Minnesota officials.
2. Immigration‑related demands from Trump
Trump outlined several expectations for Minnesota leaders:
Turn over all criminal undocumented immigrants currently held in state/local custody to federal immigration authorities.
Cooperate with ICE by transferring all undocumented individuals arrested locally.
Assist federal officers in locating and detaining undocumented immigrants with criminal histories or outstanding warrants.
3. Broader claims made by Trump
Trump referenced:
A $20+ billion welfare fraud investigation in Minnesota.
Ongoing federal scrutiny of Rep. Ilhan Omar concerning her reported wealth.
He linked these issues to unrest and protests occurring in Minnesota.
4. White House press secretary comments
The press secretary emphasized the administration’s stance on:
Ending “anarchy and chaos.”
Prioritizing law and order.
Urging Minnesota’s leaders to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
The administration also reiterated support for ending sanctuary policies nationwide.
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