Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reached a new low on Sunday, comparing federal immigration officers to the Nazi regime during a desperate press conference. The failed Democrat vice presidential candidate suggested that current immigration operations in Minnesota mirror the plight of Anne Frank. He claimed that children in his state are “hiding in their houses” and predicted that a “children’s story” would one day be written about the fear supposedly caused by the Trump administration.
Walz’s rhetoric comes as tensions in Minneapolis reach a breaking point following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. Pretti, an intensive care nurse and armed agitator, was killed by a Border Patrol agent while interfering with a federal operation on Saturday. This incident followed the death of Renee Good, who was shot by ICE earlier this month after attempting to ram an agent with her vehicle.
The Governor’s comments have fueled an increasingly violent atmosphere in the Twin Cities, where rioters regularly confront federal agents. Radical protesters have been heard chanting “Kill An ICE, Save A Life” as they obstruct officers attempting to enforce the law. Instead of condemning this bloodthirsty rhetoric, Walz blamed President Trump for the chaos, insisting the President is the only one who can end the standoff.
Walz is not alone in using inflammatory historical comparisons to smear federal law enforcement. Newly-elected New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill recently took to CNN to liken ICE agents to the “STASI,” the notorious East German secret police. These coordinated attacks from Democrat governors suggest a unified effort to delegitimize the agencies tasked with securing the American border and interior.
The Trump administration has responded with a firm vow to restore order and protect the men and women on the front lines. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche recently blasted Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for encouraging “terrorism” against federal agents. Blanche described the Minnesota unrest as an “insurrection” and promised to hold local officials accountable for their failure to support law and order.
As federal agents continue to face threats and physical attacks, the administration remains committed to its mission of removing illegal aliens and stopping fraud. While Walz continues his rhetorical crusade with “Gestapo” and “Nazi” comparisons, the Department of Justice is focused on ending the lawlessness. The administration has made it clear that those who incite violence against officers will face the full weight of the law.