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Vice President JD Vance to Visit Minneapolis This Week

Vice President JD Vance will meet local leaders and ICE agents in Minneapolis to highlight the administration's support for immigration enforcement amid ongoing community tensions.

  • On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance will visit Minneapolis, Minnesota to deliver remarks, hold a roundtable with local leaders and community members, and meet privately with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
  • After the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, local tensions have increased, with federal prosecutors serving subpoenas to Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others Tuesday.
  • At a Jan. 8, 2026 White House briefing, Vice President JD Vance defended ICE actions, claiming federal officers have broad protections and announced new fraud-focused DOJ roles.
  • Minneapolis officials are responding with actions, including a January 21st, 2026 ordinance to limit federal enforcement staging and Jason Chavez warning, `There’s definitely an uptick compared to the last few days`.
  • Observers note the visit coincides with intensifying fraud and legal probes that highlight the White House's focus on Minnesota as a political target amid alleged fraud investigations linked to $19 billion and DOJ subpoenas.
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Reports: Vice President JD Vance visiting Minneapolis Thursday

MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Minneapolis on Thursday, Jan. 22, according to several media reports citing sources with knowledge of Vance’s plans. No official announcement has been made about the visit, or when or where it might take place. Reports are that Vance will take part in a roundtable meeting, though the topic has not yet been disclosed. Vance is scheduled to visit an industrial shipping facility Thursday in…

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