Trump sends border tsar Homan to Minnesota after second fatal ICE shooting

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 26, 2026 at 03:51 PM

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Following the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by ICE agents in Minneapolis, President Trump is sending his border tsar, Tom Homan, to Minnesota. Trump announced Homan's deployment on Monday, stating he will report directly to him and manage ICE operations in the state. The move comes after public outcry over the shootings. Trump indicated his administration is reviewing the recent incident and suggested a potential withdrawal of immigration enforcement officials from the Minneapolis area at some point in the future, though he provided no specific timeline. The decision follows increased scrutiny of ICE operations in Minneapolis.

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