News-News.Zip

News in English (USA) / 21.01.2026 / 12:00

Tensions Escalate in Minnesota as Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act Amid Protests

As protests continue in Minneapolis related to ICE operations, President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, causing significant unrest and concern among local officials and citizens. The Pentagon is reportedly preparing 1,500 active-duty troops for potential deployment to Minnesota, intensifying fears of military involvement in domestic issues. Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, express strong opposition to such a move, labeling it unconstitutional and a declaration of war against the state. Critics argue that invoking the Insurrection Act could set a dangerous precedent and raise the stakes ahead of upcoming elections, while Trump maintains that federal law enforcement efforts are justified in response to civil unrest.
The Daily Beast, The New Yorker, nytimes.com, CNN, BBC, NPR, NewsNation, Fox News, ABC News, The Hill