The News Agents Has Trump lost the battle for Minneapolis?
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Jan 27, 2026 A rapid shift in federal tactics toward Minneapolis and who got sidelined in the fallout. How mobile phone and bodycam footage undermined official accounts. Debate over whether public outrage forced a tactical U-turn or a temporary pause. Rising concerns about social media algorithms fueling extremism and law enforcement stepping into content moderation.
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Trump's Tactical Pullback In Minneapolis
- Trump shifted from escalation to conciliation in Minneapolis after intense public and bipartisan backlash.
- He replaced Greg Bovino with Tom Homan and signalled cooperation with local officials to cool tensions.
From Bovino To Homan: Change Of Face, Not Necessarily Policy
- Greg Bovino was publicly advocating impunity for ICE agents and was sidelined after his social media was locked.
- Tom Homan, with a controversial history, is now framed as the 'grown-up' to manage the situation more quietly.
Republican Backlash Matters
- Republican figures publicly criticised the federal tactics, showing intra-party unease.
- Chris Maidel withdrew from the governor's race citing constitutional and moral objections to Operation Metro Surge.
