Jacob Frey

Jacob Frey is the mayor of Minneapolis. He has recently become a central figure in news coverage due to the increased presence and actions of federal immigration agents in his city, particularly related to 'Operation Metro Surge.' Frey has publicly criticized President Trump's administration for what he describes as an 'invasion' and aggressive deployments of federal agents. This criticism intensified following incidents like the shooting of a Venezuelan man by ICE officers (which led to collapsed charges against the men) and the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, prompting a civil rights investigation. Frey has warned other mayors to speak out against Trump's policies, fearing their cities could be next. Despite Trump's vow to de-escalate and potential draw down of federal forces based on local cooperation, Frey remains skeptical, stating 'nothing has changed.'