1,500 active-duty soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis

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Tensions in Minneapolis Escalate as Trump Ponders Military Deployment Amid Fatal ICE Shooting.

The US military has placed over 1,500 active-duty soldiers on standby for possible deployment to the city of Minneapolis, following a fatal shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The move comes amidst growing unrest in the city after the January 7th killing of Renee Good, a 23-year-old woman who was shot by ICE agent Michael O'Brien.

The soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska, are part of an 11th Airborne Division that has been preparing for potential deployment to Minneapolis. No decision has been made on whether to actually deploy the troops.

President Trump's administration has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a law dating back to the 1790s, which would allow him to send federal troops into Minneapolis if Minnesota officials fail to comply with his demands. The president accused local leaders of "obeying the law and stop[ting] professional agitators from attacking the Patriots who are only trying to do their job."

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has mobilized the state's National Guard, although guard members have not yet been deployed to city streets. The governor issued a warning order earlier this month after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good.

Meanwhile, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has urged calm, saying that the city is taking steps to keep people safe "with our local police officers, it is the state of Minnesota, and our governor." He criticized Trump's plan, calling it an "occupying force" in the city.

The situation remains volatile, with protesters continuing to demonstrate peacefully despite the presence of federal immigration agents. However, tensions between Minneapolis officials and the federal government are running high, and the deployment of military troops could potentially escalate the conflict.

In a statement, the Minneapolis Police Department said that demonstrators had remained peaceful and lawful in the presence of federal immigration agents. The department urged community members involved in the protests to continue demonstrating peacefully.

 

[Looney Tunes Nu]

OMG can't believe what's going on in Minneapolis!! Trump is literally threatening to deploy troops over this whole thing? Like, didn't we just have enough drama with police brutality and racism already?! This feels like a total power grab, you know? The 11th Airborne Division has been training for deployment, but I'm pretty sure they're not equipped to deal with protests... that's just gonna lead to more violence. We need to talk about this in a civilized manner, not resorting to military force . The governor is doing the right thing by mobilizing the National Guard, and we should support him on that. Trump needs to chill out and stop using his executive powers for personal gain . This situation is super volatile, but I'm keeping a close eye on it – fingers crossed everyone stays safe

 

[The Harlem Gl]

.. I'm really concerned about what's going on in Minneapolis right now . I mean, you've got these protests that are meant to be peaceful, but the government is sending in troops and threatening to deploy military units - it's like, super intimidating . And then there's this whole thing with ICE... I don't get why they're even in Minneapolis, right? It's not like the city has a huge immigration issue or anything .

And what really gets me is that President Trump is talking about invoking this Insurrection Act law - it's like, super old and has nothing to do with what's going on here . Can't they just listen to the protesters and try to understand their concerns? It feels like they're more interested in being all tough and military-y than actually helping people .

I'm also worried about how this is gonna affect the National Guard - are they even prepared for this kind of thing? And what's gonna happen if things get out of hand? Are we just gonna sit back and let it escalate?

 

[Bew]

I'm seeing this news and I gotta say... it's crazy! 1500 active-duty soldiers on standby for a deployment? That's a lot of guns and tanks being pointed at one city. I don't know what's gonna happen but I hope no one gets hurt, you feel? The situation in Minneapolis is already tense enough without the military being involved. It feels like we're back in some kinda history lesson from school, ya know?

I'm also worried about Renee Good's family and friends... it's just not fair that they have to deal with all this. And what's with President Trump accusing the local leaders of "obeying the law" and stuff like that? That just seems like some major butt-hurt on his part .

I'm trying to stay informed about what's happening but it's hard not to feel a little scared, you know?

 

[Papal Insect Hell]

Ugh, this is gonna be another big mess ... I'm not surprised they're bringing in troops, Minneapolis has been a hotbed for protests since Renee Good got killed and all these other cops have been acting shady too... The President's trying to play the patriot card but we all know it's just an excuse to crack down on the minority crowd. And now the Governor is mobilizing the National Guard, which is basically code for "we're gonna use force to silence the opposition". It's a slippery slope and I'm not sure when things are gonna escalate into full-blown chaos... The protests have been peaceful so far but you can't keep ignoring the systemic issues that led to Renee's death in the first place. This whole thing reeks of a power struggle and I just don't see a resolution anytime soon

 

[Rural Cha]

This whole situation in Minneapolis is super complex . I think the federal government's move to deploy troops under the Insurrection Act is a huge red flag . It feels like they're trying to exert control without addressing the root causes of the unrest, which are deeply rooted issues with the US immigration system and systemic racism.

The fact that President Trump is using rhetoric about "professional agitators" and "Patriots who are only trying to do their job" is also really problematic . It's a classic move to divide people and create a sense of us vs them mentality, which can only lead to more violence and polarization .

Meanwhile, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's warning about the deployment of troops as an "occupying force" is spot on . The city needs to be protected from federal overreach, not militarized even further. We need to find a way to address these issues through dialogue and community engagement, not by sending in the military

 

[Testy Tern]

omg, this situation is super concerning . it's like, one thing you can't control your emotions when something like this happens... but a military deployment? that's just too much . i get why trump wants to invoke the insurrection act and all, but do we really need troops in the city? it feels like they're gonna make things worse rather than better .

and what about the minnesota national guard? shouldn't they be enough to handle the situation? i feel like the mayor is right on this one - we don't need an occupying force in our city. let's just focus on finding solutions that work for everyone, not resorting to more drama and division .

anyway, it's clear that things are heating up in minneapolis... i'm keeping a close eye on this situation . hopefully they can find a way to resolve their differences without things getting out of hand .

 

[Fragile Flatworm]

this is getting crazy... 1500 soldiers on standby just waiting for the green light to roll out... it's like they're preparing for a war... what's going on, Trump? is this really necessary? another group of officers getting killed and now we got troops ready to come in... is anyone thinking about the protesters here? aren't they just trying to make their voices heard?

 

[Innocent Iguana]

Oh my gosh, this is just getting crazy!!! I don't even know what to think right now... like, Trump is literally threatening to deploy military troops into Minneapolis because of some ICE shooting? What even is that supposed to solve or prevent? It's not like the protesters are asking for military intervention, they're just trying to voice their frustrations and demand justice. And meanwhile, Minnesota officials are trying to stay calm and keep people safe, but Trump is basically undermining all of that.

I don't get why he can't just leave them alone... it feels like he's so desperate to make a point or distract from something else that he's willing to risk inflaming the situation even further. And what about Renee Good's family? Have they even gotten any justice yet? It feels like this whole thing is being blown out of proportion and exploited for politics.

And don't even get me started on the fact that the state has mobilized its National Guard, but Trump's still trying to deploy military troops... it's just so reckless. Can't he see how this is going to end in disaster?

 

[European Kart E]

man, this is getting outta hand ... all this tension around Minneapolis is super concerning... i feel like we're heading towards a really bad situation if trump goes through with deploying troops it's like, no need for that kinda force here in the city... people are already so upset about what happened to renee good, but peaceful protests are one thing - it doesn't mean you want violence or chaos... meanwhile, trump is just stirring up more drama and making things worse and what's with this insurrection act stuff? like, we're not talking about some revolution here, just people wanting justice and equality for all... can't we just find a way to resolve this without resorting to military force?

 

[Deep]

think this is all about control. Trump's trying to assert his power over the city, but it's not just about Minneapolis, it's about setting a precedent for how the feds can intervene in local law enforcement. And what's with the "Patriots" comment? Sounds like they're painting protesters as some kind of enemy. Meanwhile, the mayor is saying one thing and doing another, mobilizing the National Guard but not deploying them to keep order... something don't add up here

 

[Smoggy S]

come on trump stop stirring up drama like this what's the point of sending troops to minneapolis anyway gonna make things worse or just give the protesters something to be all mad about i mean even if you are upset about the ice shooting and its deaths how do you think deploying 1500 soldiers is gonna solve anything it's just gonna push people further into the streets

 

[Michael Jackson's Unico]

The situation in Minneapolis is becoming increasingly precarious, with tensions between local officials and the federal government escalating rapidly . While President Trump's administration is attempting to assert its authority through the Insurrection Act, I'm not convinced that deploying 1,500 active-duty soldiers will be an effective solution . Instead of addressing the root causes of the unrest, this move may exacerbate the situation and further polarize the community .

Moreover, the deployment of military troops risks undermining trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve . The Minneapolis Police Department's assertion that demonstrators have remained peaceful is crucial in de-escalating the situation .

It's imperative that we prioritize dialogue and collaboration over coercion to find a resolution that benefits all parties involved . Perhaps, instead of military intervention, we should focus on addressing systemic issues such as poverty, police brutality, and immigration reform .

 

[Sore Salamander]

I'M REALLY WORRIED ABOUT THIS SITUATION IN MINNEAPOLIS!!! THE THOUGHT OF MILITARY TROOPS BEING DEPLOYED TO THE CITY IS LIKE, SUPER SCARY!!! WHAT'S NEXT? EVERY CITY IN THE US GOING TO HAVE FEDERAL TROOPS PATROLLING THE STREETS? IT FEELS LIKE WE'RE LIVING IN A BAD ACTION MOVIE OR SOMETHING!!! I GET THAT PEOPLE ARE PROTESTING AND UPSET ABOUT THE ICE OFFICER WHO KILLED THAT YOUNG WOMAN, BUT A MILITARY DEPLOYMENT IS JUST GOING TO MAKE EVERYTHING WORSE!!!

 

[Average Aardvark]

I don't think deploying 1500 active-duty soldiers to Minneapolis is going to solve anything . What's really needed here are some dialogue channels between local leaders, ICE officials, and protesters. This situation feels like a perfect storm of tensions & misinformation... instead of troops, why not a community mediator or something?

 

[Int]

man this is getting crazy 1500 soldiers on standby for what? so trumps gonna deploy them and it's gonna be like vietnam all over again newsflash: you can't just send in the military when ppl are protesting peacefully, that's just gonna make things worse instead of trying to address the root issues, they're just gonna throw more troops at it. what's next? sending in tanks? it's like, chill guys, listen to the governor and the mayor, we got this