Trump says Walz, Omar support anti-ICE protests to distract from fraud controversy

President Trump argued that Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., support the anti-ICE protests going on in Minneapolis and other areas because they take the focus away from the controversy surrounding fraud in the state.

"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?" Trump wrote.

"The thugs that are protesting include many highly paid professional agitators and anarchists. Is this really what Minnesota wants? 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!" he added.

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to deploy up to 1,500 troops to send to Minneapolis in response to the unrest. 

Walz has directed the Minnesota National Guard to prepare to assist local law enforcement but the deployment has not occurred yet.