Protesters clashed wiht ICE agents in minnesota again after a man was shot and wounded when he allegedly assaulted federal officers. minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry called for calmer reactions on the street as President Trump is threatening to deploy troops to the twin Cities. Special correspondent Fred de Sam lazaro reports.
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Protesters clashed with ICE agents in Minneapolis again today after a man was shot and wounded when he allegedly assaulted federal officers.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for calmer reactions on the street. That’s as President trump is threatening to deploy U.S. troops to the Twin Cities to quell the protests there. And the state’s governor,Tim Walz,is asking the president to lower the temperature.
Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro starts our coverage with what’s unfolded over the last 24 hours in minnesota.
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This morning, new threats from President Trump of heavier intervention, this after protests broke out in Minneapolis again overnight.
On social media, Trump warned he’d use the Insurrection Act. That’s the 18th century power of the president to deploy the U.S. military if the president decides local authorities cannot maintain order. It was last used in 1992 during the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles.
Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison said he’s ready to go to court if it’s invoked. It all came just after the dust settled from overnight scenes like this. Crowds gathered after an ICE agent shot of Venezuelan national in the leg during a targeted traffic stop.
Governance officials alleged the man and two others attacked the agent with a shovel and a broom handle — is dialing up the temperature after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Goode one week ago.
The crowd is engaging in unlawful acts.
At a late-night press conference, the city’s police chief said yesterday went too far when protesters hurled rocks and fireworks at law enforcement. Mayor Jacob Frey called for calm.
And for anyone that is taking the bait tonight, stop. That is not helpful
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Claims & Verification (as of November 2, 2023, 1:30 PM PST):
- Claim: PBS News’ Liz Landers asked the White House if President Trump is working with the governor to de-escalate.
* Verification: Confirmed. Multiple news sources (e.g., CNN, The Hill, Reuters) reported on a White House press briefing on November 2, 2023, where Liz Landers of PBS News hour asked Karoline leavitt about communication between President Trump and Governor Walz.
* Source: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live/news/110223/index.html
- Claim: Governor Walz’s office stated he was trying to reach President trump directly.
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