Congressional Candidate Visits Minneapolis

Ryan Rose, a friend of mine running for Congress in Iowa’s 4th District, took a trip north to Minnesota to witness the situation in Minneapolis first-hand. What he encountered seemed worse than the reports suggested.

“We’ve brought people into this country who are really Islamic communists,” Rose expressed. “I’m inclined to think there are many Muslim Brotherhood affiliates involved, spreading a message like, ‘We’ve claimed this city.’ Forget elections. If we continue to permit this, our country is at risk.”

“Americans can confront hard truths. They can sacrifice. They can fight. But they can’t bear to see the wrongdoers prevail repeatedly.”

Ryan didn’t come across as someone just seeking attention. His words felt more like someone gazing at a map, realizing that tyranny can arise without needing formal entry. You can leave it on your doorstep for a surprising amount of time.

I must admit, I don’t have much tolerance right now for lectures on foreign policy. How do I convince voters of “Iranian Freedom” when Minneapolis appears to spiral into chaos, and those in Washington seem powerless to intervene?

This line of reasoning is deteriorating quickly among working-class Americans, particularly in tough economic times when trust wanes. Republican voters want effectiveness and accountability for those who harm the nation. Domestic issues take precedence.

We’ve already seen what happens when this isn’t prioritized.

The pandemic derailed President Trump’s first term as bureaucrats and so-called “experts” overstepped, issuing commands that disrupted lives without clear results. The riots following George Floyd’s death further ignited tensions, while federal officials observed the destruction unfold.

Trump’s return last year demanded more than just winning a vote. It involved countering a full-scale assault on the nation’s essence and its freedom. The opposition didn’t just win at the polls; they sought to eliminate Republicans. Around 1,400 Americans were arrested by the Biden administration over the January 6 incident, with actions taken against Trump and anyone who posed a challenge.

Those past four years didn’t solely tarnish his Washington career; the impacts reached local governance too, with school boards acting as mini-dictatorships, health officials leveling mandates, and healthcare facilities becoming extensions of political control. Families bore the consequences.

Now, we’re seeing a revival of that same troubling trend.

People are witnessing domestic radicals attack federal officers. They’re observing Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz act as if he’s siding with the mob rather than protecting citizens. Minneapolis leaders seem to imply that ICE has no business operating within city lines. These incidents feel like more than mere isolated events—they seem to signal a larger warning.

Remember the CHAZ/CHOP situation in Seattle back in 2020? That serves as the model. They establish zones where law enforcement is effectively absent, idolizing areas of chaos, daring the state to reclaim authority. Every time the government falters, extremists take note: they push further.

People’s spirits are starting to wilt. This is visible online and in everyday encounters. Iowans are seeing campaign images that would have seemed inconceivable in previous cycles. Crowds are thinning, enthusiasm is dwindling, and more individuals are opting to stay home. Iowa is gearing up for its first open Republican gubernatorial primary in a decade and a half, which should spark excitement. Nevertheless, I can’t shake this feeling of exhaustion.

As it stands, turnout for the June primary could fall below the figures from the 2016 Iowa caucuses. That’s unprecedented. With over 700,000 registered Republicans in Iowa, I wouldn’t count on even 200,000 people showing up.

This should give the White House pause.

Trump may not be on the ballot in Iowa anymore, and he doesn’t need to conquer the next primary. Yet, the movement still needs to triumph in elections. Places like Iowa are crucial, especially as the nation watches cities like Minneapolis embracing foreign interests while disregarding American principles.

Mr. Rhodes expressed it plainly: if we fail to act, we’ll witness the Islamic takeover unfold in real-time, one “sanctuary” city after another. History shows us that Britain didn’t fall overnight; it surrendered gradually.

So, what should voters be looking for now?

Not another speech. Not empty promises. No new committee. Another investigation that ultimately leads nowhere won’t suffice.

They need to see what President Trump pledged during his second-term campaign: accountability.

If Minnesota continues to flout federal law without repercussions, voters will inevitably believe that the system won’t protect them. And, if the system can’t safeguard them at home, how can it claim credibility abroad?

Let’s focus on Minnesota. We must reinforce that there are no “no-go zones” in the United States. The law must be upheld. Federal employees need protection. Those who assault them must face prosecution. It’s essential to penalize jurisdictions that hinder enforcement and recognize systemic wrongdoing as such—not merely as political disagreements.

Americans can engage with tough realities. They’re capable of sacrifice. They can endure hardships.

But what they can’t tolerate is witnessing the wrongdoers prevail, free of repercussions.