Trump Accuses Walz, Omar of Stoking Anti-ICE Protests To Hide Fraud

President Donald Trump accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Sunday of using protests against federal immigration enforcement to divert attention from fraud cases in Minnesota, making the claims in a series of social media posts.

Trump said protests opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Twin Cities were being encouraged by Democratic leaders to distract from what he described as extensive fraud involving state-administered programs.

“ICE is removing some of the most violent criminals in the World from our Country, and bring them back home, where they belong. Why is Minnesota fighting this? Do they really want murderers and drug dealers to be ensconced in their community? The thugs that are protesting include many highly paid professional agitators and anarchists. Is this really what Minnesota wants?” Trump wrote.

He added: “The crooked Governor and ‘Congresswoman’ Omar, who married her brother, don’t mind because it keeps the focus of attention off the 18 Billion Dollar, Plus, FRAUD, that has taken place in the State! Don’t worry, we’re on it!”