Coverage dated January 7, 2026

Walz Threatens to Deploy Minnesota National Guard Following ICE Shooting

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"Well, I said this yesterday. We've never been at war with our federal government."

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  1. NewsBusters

    MN Gov. Walz Appears to Threaten to Use National Guard Against Federal Government (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    “I've issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard. We have soldiers in training and prepared to be deployed, if necessary," Democrat Minnesota Governor Tim Walz threatened Wednesday, denouncing the federal government’s efforts to enforce U.S. immigration law in his state. Gov.

  2. Legal Insurrection

    Walz Threatens to Deploy Minnesota National Guard Following ICE Shooting (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "Well, I said this yesterday. We've never been at war with our federal government."

  3. Hot Air

    Tim Walz: Minnesota Is at 'War' With the Federal Government, Calls Out National Guard; More Violence? (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Tim Walz declares Minnesota is at war with the federal government, mobilizing the National Guard.

  4. Fox News

    GOP lawmakers call on Trump to arrest Walz after governor warns of National Guard move (opens Fox News)

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    Rep. Mary Miller calls for President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act and arrest Gov. Tim Walz after Walz suggests deploying National Guard against ICE operations.

  5. Breitbart News

    Walz Threatens to Activate Nat'l Guard Against Federal Law Enforcement (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Tim Walz, who lost the 2024 election to Trump and JD Vance, has threatened to activate the National Guard against federal law enforcement.

  6. RedState

    Walz 'Feels' Anger, Warns of National Guard Deployment Following Anti-ICE Attack in Minnesota (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Gov. Walz addresses anti-ICE violence and National Guard deployment in Minnesota amid public anger.

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