Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Who Cussed Out ICE, Is No Stranger to Crisis
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sharply condemned the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, rejecting the federal self-defense claim and demanding ICE leave the city.
- Frey urged residents to remain peaceful to prevent a military response from the Trump administration, drawing both local praise and harsh criticism from federal officials.
- A senior federal law enforcement official cited Frey’s comments as the reason for removing state agents from the shooting investigation, while the White House publicly denounced the mayor.
- Despite criticism from Trump allies, Frey has historically been viewed as too moderate by some in Minneapolis, reflecting a shift in local political dynamics since the George Floyd protests in 2020.
- In response to increased ICE presence, Frey and other
