Pentagon Readies Troops For Possible Minnesota Deployment, Sparking Outrage
The Pentagon has instructed approximately 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a potential deployment to Minnesota, in response to protests against the government’s deportation efforts. This order follows President Trump’s threat to utilize the Insurrection Act, prompted by escalating tensions between residents and federal officers in Minneapolis. Local officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey, have expressed concerns that a military presence would worsen the situation, given the existing surge of federal agents. The troops, specializing in cold-weather operations, are from the 11th Airborne Division.
John Q. Hosedrinker
Federal Agents Headed to Minnesota Sparks Fears, Resistance
Hundreds More Federal Agents Heading to Minnesota, Noem Says, and it’s understandably stirring up a hornet’s nest of reactions. The situation, as it stands, seems to be escalating tensions, particularly in the wake of a recent shooting involving an ICE officer in Minneapolis. The news that more federal agents are being deployed, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, certainly isn’t calming things down. She’s quoted saying that “hundreds more” are on their way to Minnesota, to allow ICE and Border Patrol personnel to operate “safely.” The motivations and potential consequences of this move are what’s getting everyone talking.
It’s clear that the atmosphere in Minnesota is charged.… Continue reading