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Jrose

(1,525 posts)
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 04:05 PM Jan 7

Gov. Tim Walz: "Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough."

'Minnesota governor issues 'warning order' to prepare state's national guard following fatal shooting by ICE agent
At a press conference, Minnesota governor Tim Walz said that he’s “issued a warning order” to prepare the state’s national guard. “We have soldiers in training and prepared to be deployed if necessary,” he noted. “I remind you, a warning order is a heads up for folks”.

Walz added: “I have a very simple message, we do not need any further help from the federal government. Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you’ve done enough.”

[Reported by Shrai Popat, The Guardian, 1.7.2026]

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markodochartaigh

(5,187 posts)
4. The Republican Regime
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 04:21 PM
Jan 7

may have picked a fight that they cannot win.

Of course they want disruption and chaos, thinking that they will come out on top. But Governor Walz doesn't have to walk on eggshells now that he has announced that he is not running for governor again.

AntiFascist

(13,741 posts)
9. Gov. Walz also stressed that if he were to activate the National Guard, the priority would be to protect Minnesotans...
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 04:46 PM
Jan 7

even mentioning protection against a possible rogue ICE agent!

Seinan Sensei

(1,419 posts)
13. Trump termed Venezuela a 'Law Enforcement Operation'
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 05:27 PM
Jan 7

80 people died.
That’s their acceptable number for collateral damage, for law and order
I have to wonder if that’s also an acceptable number of casualties, for stateside operations.

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waterwatcher123

(486 posts)
14. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office Should Charge the Person Who Fired the Fatal Shot With Murder.
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 05:37 PM
Jan 7

SSJVegeta

(2,537 posts)
16. I think im figuring out a reason he dropped out
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 06:03 PM
Jan 7

He can do so much more for Minnesota and the country if he isnt distracted with campaigning.

Frikkin badass 😎

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