President Donald Trump blasted Democrat Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday morning on Truth Social, warning that “he is PLAYING WITH FIRE” after the Minneapolis leader publicly declared the city will not help enforce federal immigration law.
“Surprisingly, Mayor Jacob Frey just stated that, ‘Minneapolis does not, and will not, enforce Federal Immigration Laws,’ ” Trump wrote.
The president added that the statement is “a very serious violation of the Law.”
Trump’s post came after a Tuesday meeting between Frey and federal immigration czar Tom Homan, in which Frey reportedly expressed frustration over the impact of federal enforcement operations in Minneapolis.
In posts on X, Frey claimed he told Homan the surge in federal immigration enforcement, part of the Trump administration’s broader crackdown, had placed “serious negative impacts” on Minneapolis and local police.
Frey wrote that Minneapolis “does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws.”
He argued that the city will concentrate on keeping its streets and communities safe while staying in communication with federal officials.
Growing Tensions Over Federal Enforcement
The feud between Trump and Frey unfolds amid a broader national controversy over federal immigration operations in Minneapolis, which have included Operation Metro Surge and resulted in multiple fatalities, protests, and legal challenges.
Just days earlier, Trump had been touting a “very good” phone call with Frey and Tim Walz about the situation.
The president also dispatched Tom Homan to Minnesota to take the lead on federal enforcement strategy.
While Trump has defended the federal presence and vowed to continue targeting criminal illegal aliens, local leaders, including Frey, have pushed back.
They are insisting Minneapolis will not assist in enforcing federal immigration statutes and advocating for de-escalation and investigations into recent controversial shootings.
Law & Order
Trump’s warning that Frey is “playing with fire” underscores a mounting constitutional clash between federal authority and sanctuary city policies.
Trump’s stance emphasizes upholding federal law, while Frey’s comments reflect growing resistance from local officials amid heightened tensions following the deaths of anti-ICE activists Renee Good and Alex Pretti while interfering with the operations of federal agents.
Those incidents have fueled protests and deep political division.
With federal enforcement continuing and Minneapolis officials unwilling to assist, the standoff is shaping up as a key flashpoint in the battle over immigration policy, federal power, and local sovereignty ahead of the 2026 elections.
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