Walz meets Homan, sides agreed to further discussions on reducing federal agents in Minnesota

The office of Minnesota Democrat Gov. Tim Walz confirmed Tuesday that the governor had met as planned with White House border czar Tom Homan – now leading the federal government's immigration enforcement efforts in the state – and said the men agreed to further discuss reducing the number of federal agents in the state.

“Governor Walz met with Tom Homan this morning and reiterated Minnesota’s priorities: impartial investigations into the Minneapolis shootings involving federal agents, a swift, significant reduction in the number of federal forces in Minnesota, and an end to the campaign of retribution against Minnesota,” said Walz’s office.

“The governor and Homan agreed on the need for an ongoing dialogue and will continue working toward those goals, which the President also agreed to yesterday. The governor tasked the Minnesota Department of Public Safety as the primary liaison to Homan to ensure these goals are met."

President Trump sent Homan to the Twin Cities after Alex Pretti was fatally shot Saturday  by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent. It was the second fatally shooting of a Minnesota resident by a federal immigration officer.  

Trump spoke with both Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Monday, which he said were productive discussions.