Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for ‘chaos’

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By MICHELLE L. PRICEJanuary 26, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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Following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer, President Trump blamed Democrats for the resulting "chaos." Despite criticism and calls for investigation, Trump defended his hard-line immigration policies and large-scale deportation plans. He accused Democrats of obstructing law enforcement and urged Minnesota officials to cooperate with immigration officers. Trump stated his administration is reviewing the shooting incident but declined to comment on the officer's actions. He also announced plans to push Congress to ban sanctuary cities, even as the shooting intensifies outrage and scrutiny of his administration's tactics.

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