Minnesota GOP candidate exits governor race, slams ICE and national Republicans

Chris Madel, a Minneapolis attorney who had gained attention for representing an ICE agent in a high-profile shooting, ended his bid to become Minnesota governor and criticized federal immigration actions as part of a broader GOP backlash. He argued that Operation Metro Surge and the national Republican stance on immigration have created fear among citizens and made it nearly impossible for Republicans to win statewide in Minnesota, a view he voiced as the race for governor remains crowded and as other political moves unfold following the deaths of protesters and continuing investigations.