Senator Ron Johnson has been vocal in recent discussions surrounding federal immigration operations in Minneapolis, criticizing state and local leaders for their handling of issues that he believes contributed to the tragic killing of Alex Pretti. Amid ongoing protests and a contentious funding battle for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Johnson has expressed sympathy for ICE officers and pledged to oppose any efforts to defund the agency. He has placed responsibility for the violence in Minnesota on Democrats and local leaders, while also emphasizing his commitment to supporting ICE and DHS funding amid talks of a potential government shutdown.