Trump admin to withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota: Homan
Trump Administration to Reduce Federal Law Enforcement Presence in Minnesota
White House ‘border czar’ Tom Homan announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration will be drawing down 700 federal law enforcement officers from Minnesota immediately. This move will leave around 2,000 federal agents in the state, representing a 25% reduction.
Homan cited “unprecedented cooperation” between federal, state, and local entities as the reason for the partial withdrawal, stating that this collaboration has increased efficiency and reduced the need for a large number of officers in communities.
White House ‘border czar’ Tom Homan speaks during a press conference at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 4, 2026. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images
Homan emphasized that the administration is not surrendering in Minneapolis, despite ongoing civil unrest over deportation tactics. The complete drawdown of federal agents will depend on continued cooperation and a decrease in violence and attacks against immigration enforcement agencies.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the announced reduction as insufficient, calling for all federal agents to leave Minneapolis immediately. Tensions escalated after federal agents were involved in the deaths of two U.S. citizens in January.
Homan reiterated the administration’s commitment to targeted enforcement operations, stating that individuals in the country illegally will be deported if found. President Donald Trump appointed Homan to manage operations in Minnesota in response to public backlash over the deaths.
“We’re not surrendering the president’s mission on a mass-deportation operation,” Homan said. “If you’re in the country illegally, if we find you, we’ll deport you. But this is about a targeted enforcement operation, and that’s what we’re going to be doing.”
