Trump aides backtrack on Border Patrol defense after Minneapolis shooting, fueling debate over policy shift

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After Border Patrol agents fatally shot a Minneapolis nurse, Trump administration officials softened their defense and signaled de-escalation, but there is no clear policy rollback yet. Federal enforcement remains in Minnesota with agents on the ground and a reassessment of tactics, leaving observers to question whether the shift is genuine policy change or tactical damage control amid public outrage.
Topics:nation#border-patrol#de-escalation#immigration#minneapolis#trump-administration#world-and-nation
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