JD Vance accuses Minneapolis protesters who confront ICE agents of ‘cowardly bullshit’

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Joseph Gedeon in WashingtonJanuary 22, 2026 at 07:28 PM

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JD Vance criticized Minneapolis protesters who have been physically confronting ICE agents, calling their actions "cowardly bullshit." Speaking in Toledo, Ohio, Vance stated his intention to visit Minneapolis to meet with ICE personnel and local officials, advocating for cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to reduce tensions. He contrasted Minneapolis with cities like Memphis and Austin, where he claims cooperation between local authorities and ICE has prevented similar unrest. Vance asserted that Minneapolis authorities are hindering ICE's ability to conduct safe operations, forcing them to make dangerous street-level arrests, including those involving individuals with sexual offense convictions. He accused Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of instructing local police not to assist ICE agents.

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Toledo, Ohio 40% Austin, Texas 40% Memphis, Tennessee 40% United States 50% Jacob Frey 60% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×880% Minneapolis ×885% JD Vance ×590%

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immigration enforcement 90% ice 80% minneapolis 70% protests 60% border security 60% federal agents 50% local cooperation 50% jd vance 50% jacob frey 40%

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