US EditionTrump dispatches border czar Homan to Minnesota after second fatal shooting
Tom Homan will lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minnesota following two fatal federal shootings, managing investigations and reporting directly to President Trump.
- On January 26, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is sending Tom Homan, his border czar, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a second fatal shooting of Alex Pretti over the weekend.
- On January 7, 2026, a federal immigration agent fatally shot Renee Good, U.S. citizen, amid conflicting accounts of her actions, while Trump said his administration was reviewing the incident and might withdraw officials from Minneapolis.
- White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Homan will manage ICE operations in Minnesota and report directly to the president, cutting across DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership, while Trump said, `He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there.`
- Observers note Homan is viewed as a potential rival to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who responded that it's "This is good news for peace, safety, and accountability in Minneapolis."
- Trump told the Wall Street Journal his administration is reviewing the Sunday shooting and may withdraw enforcement officials, while Reuters verified videos showed the person shot holding a phone, not a gun.
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Trump's 'Border Czar' being sent to Minnesota was head of ICE Enforcement and Removal under Obama
President Donald Trump announced that his border czar, Tom Homan, will go to Minneapolis this week following the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse Saturday in the Midwestern city that has become the epicenter of opposition to the president’s controversial immigration crackdown. Homan’s arrival comes as protests across the city have intensified following videos and eye witness accounts of Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting that directly contradict the Tru…
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White House discusses sending Homan to Minneapolis as Bovino expected to leave
A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. It comes as President Donald Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
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