Vice President Highlights Dangers for Immigration Agents in Minneapolis

On Sunday, Vice President J.D. Vance shared alarming content concerning the risks faced by federal immigration agents, amid a series of shootings involving agents and growing tensions in Minneapolis.

During a recent trip to the city, Vance recounted an incident where off-duty agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were detained while trying to enjoy a meal at a restaurant. Their whereabouts became public knowledge, leading to chaos as a mob attacked the restaurant, effectively trapping them inside.

“When I was in Minneapolis, I heard a lot of strange stories, but one stood out about a couple of off-duty ICE and CBP agents who went out for dinner,” Vance mentioned on X. “They were identified anonymously, and soon the restaurant turned into a riot. The police ended up being trapped there.”

Vance noted that local law enforcement failed to respond to the officers’ urgent calls for assistance, stating that “the officers were stuck inside while local police, guided by local authorities, did not respond to their pleas.” Eventually, other federal agents arrived to help them.

He added, “This is just a glimpse of the situation in Minneapolis, where local and state officials are unwilling to assist with immigration enforcement. They have created this environment, leading to tragic incidents where lives are lost, and politicians are quick to critique border security.”

Vance urged city officials to reconsider their stance, stating, “The solution is clear to everyone. We’re hopeful that Minneapolis authorities will put an end to this chaos.”

The day prior, he referred to the unrest in Minnesota as “orchestrated chaos” following a mass shooting involving federal agents.

On Saturday, a 37-year-old Minneapolis nurse named Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent while protesting immigration enforcement, allegedly while trying to interfere with an operation while armed with a legal handgun. Authorities stated that Pretti resisted arrest.

Requests for comments from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey were not immediately answered.