White House 'border czar' Tom Homan speaks during a press conference at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 4, 2026. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP
Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday, February 4, announced the removal of 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota after weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters that sparked outrage across the United States.
But Tom Homan, a senior Trump official, said that the contentious deployment in Minneapolis would be extended, noting that some 2,000 immigration officers would still be present after the drawdown. Homan – sent by the president to oversee the crackdown in the city – said the reduction would take effect immediately, citing increased cooperation with local authorities.
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In Minneapolis, Trump tries to put out the fire started by his administration
