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🚨 POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE: Trump Reveals SHOCK Call From Gov. Walz — “We’re on the Same Wavelength” as Minnesota Erupts ⚡ 👉 See what they agreed on
🧨 What’s Happening in Minnesota?
A major political crisis is unfolding in Minnesota after a federal immigration enforcement operation known as Operation Metro Surge led to widespread unrest, protests, and two fatal shootings involving federal agents, including one in Minneapolis that deeply shocked the nation. �
Reuters +1
The situation has sparked:
Mass protests and public outrage
Legal challenges by the State of Minnesota against the federal government
Bipartisan criticism of how federal immigration enforcement is being conducted on local streets and communities. �
The Guardian
Against that backdrop, a surprising political shift occurred today.
☎️ The Call That Shook Washington
President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) — who have been at odds publicly — spoke by phone Monday, and Trump later described the call as “very good” and said they were “on a similar wavelength.” �
Newsmax
According to Trump’s social media post and reporting from multiple outlets:
Walz initiated the phone call, asking to work together on the crisis. �
justthenews.com
Trump tweeted/post this:
“It was a very good call, and we, actually, seemed to be on a similar wavelength.” �
Newsmax
Trump announced sending White House Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage federal immigration operations (a shift from previous federal leadership). �
New York Post
This marks a notable tone shift from earlier clashes between the administration and the governor.
🤝 Key Agreements and Points of Alignment
1. Working “Together” on Enforcement and Public Safety
Trump said Walz requested cooperation rather than confrontation — and that they appeared aligned on focusing on serious criminal offenders in Minnesota communities. �
justthenews.com
2. Border Czar Tom Homan Deployment
Trump’s move to send Tom Homan — a former ICE director — to oversee operations is seen as a practical response to the unrest and may signal a more coordinated federal-state approach. �
New York Post
3. Walz’s Priorities Presented to Trump
Walz’s office says the governor pressed:
For impartial investigations of the fatal agent-involved shootings in Minneapolis.
For reducing the number of federal ICE agents operating in the state.
To ensure local law enforcement (Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) can conduct its own independent investigations. �
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
According to Walz’s team, Trump agreed to “look into” reducing the federal surge and to coordinate more closely going forward. �
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
🧠 Why This Matters Politically
🔹 A Rare Cross-Party Moment
This conversation represents an unusual moment of cooperation or at least de-escalation between a GOP former president and a Democratic governor during a deeply polarized crisis. �
The Daily Beast
🔹 Response to Escalating Backlash
President Trump’s shift in tone follows increasing criticism from Democrats, some Republicans, and civil liberties advocates over the heavy federal response and the deadly outcomes in Minnesota. �
Reuters
🔹 Legal and Political Fallout Continues
While the call signals a possible reduction in tension, Minnesota’s lawsuits against the federal government over ICE operations continue, and protests remain widespread. �
The Guardian
📊 Context: What Sparked the Tension
The current crisis was triggered by:
A controversial federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota. �
Reuters
Fatal shootings by federal agents, including the killing of a Minneapolis resident that fueled protests and criticism of federal tactics. �
TIME
Local leaders argued that federal authorities blocked state investigators, and legal battles over jurisdiction are ongoing. �
The Guardian
🗳️ Political Reactions So Far
Democrats have pushed for accountability and independent investigations.
Some Republicans, including GOP politicians and candidates, have criticized the federal approach and pressured for adjustments. �
The Daily Beast
Trump’s decision to reposition leadership and engage Walz suggests a strategic recalibration rather than abandonment of enforcement objectives.
🧩 Bottom Line
This story isn’t just about a phone call — it’s about:
✔ A rare moment of alignment between political rivals.
✔ A federal pivot amid public outrage and legal challenges.
✔ A test case for federal-state cooperation in times of crisis.
As this situation evolves, expect more political maneuvering and legal developments.