Minnesota Democrats Teeter as Trump Talks and Immigration Tensions Persist

Minnesota Democrats are trying to thread a delicate needle with Donald Trump on immigration policy, after Trump signaled a path toward de-escalation following conversations with Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. A social-media clarification from Frey about Minneapolis not enforcing federal immigration laws briefly rattled the détente, prompting Trump to warn of dangerous consequences. The episode highlights the fragile, diplomacy-first approach Democrats are pursuing to end the federal crackdown in Minnesota while navigating competing political pressures at the state and city levels.