US EditionTrump dispatches border czar Homan to Minnesota after second fatal shooting
Tom Homan will oversee ICE operations and lead fraud investigations after two fatal shootings by immigration agents sparked protests and political tension in Minneapolis.
- 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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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.
White House denies Homan sent to Minnesota because Noem lost Trump’s trust
Karoline Leavitt claimed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has the “full confidence” of Donald Trump after he announced Tom Homan will now oversee ICE operations in Minnesota. The US president said he is sending the border czar to the state following Saturday's shooting of a 37-year-old nurse, Alex Pretti, by immigration agents during a confrontation with protesters in Minneapolis. While speaking to reporters on Monday (26 January), the Wh…
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Trump sends border czar to Minnesota and says he and governor are now on a 'similar wavelength'
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