Trump’s Call with Mayor Frey
President Trump had a conversation with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Monday, describing their discussion as fruitful. The call comes amid efforts to ease tensions following the recent fatal shooting of a protester in the city.
During the call, Trump remarked that “lots of progress is being made” and mentioned that Tom Homan, the border czar, is scheduled to meet with Frey, a Democrat who has been critical of federal immigration enforcement in his city.
In response, Mayor Frey expressed his appreciation for the dialogue with Homan and emphasized the importance of finding common ground. He stated, “My door is open. If his visit is instead focused on escalating tensions or spreading misinformation, Minneapolis doesn’t need that here.”
This phone call was Trump’s second interaction with a Minnesota official on Monday; earlier, he spoke with Governor Tim Walz. Trump characterized his conversation with Walz as “very good,” suggesting they could collaborate to alleviate state tensions.
The president’s remarks indicate a shift in tone regarding both Walz and Frey, whom he previously criticized for their handling of unrest that led to federal officers’ involvement in two fatalities this month.
Despite Trump’s positive comments about Walz, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sharply criticized both Walz and Frey for allegedly obstructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
The governor’s office confirmed the call with Trump, stating that he agreed to consider reducing federal agents in Minnesota and collaborating more effectively on immigration enforcement concerning violent offenders.
The governor also noted that Trump would communicate with the Department of Homeland Security to ensure state investigators can conduct independent inquiries into the recent shootings involving federal agents.
