Minneapolis Mayor Blasts DHS Sec Noem as “Wild and Crazy” After ICE Shooting Dispute
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sharply disputed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s narrative about a fatal ICE-involved shooting, calling her comments “wild and crazy stuff” and suggesting she didn’t even believe her own words. The rebuke comes as federal and local leaders square off over policing and public safety in the city.
Tension has spiked in Minneapolis after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman, igniting protests and a national debate over the federal enforcement role. Noem has defended the ICE agent’s actions as self-defense and described the incident as an act of domestic terrorism — a characterization Frey has rejected.
Confirmed reports show Noem is deploying hundreds more federal officers to Minnesota to support ICE and border patrol operations amid ongoing demonstrations. Local leaders, including Frey, argue that this federal presence exacerbates safety concerns and fuels unrest.
The mayor disputed Noem’s claims on national television, saying her description of events sounded disconnected from reality and that Minneapolis remains one of the safest major U.S. cities — a safety he says federal agents are undermining.
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“No comment from someone who is confident in their own narrative ever sounds like this,” said a Minneapolis spokesperson close to Frey.
The public safety dispute matters because it underscores rising friction between city officials and the federal government over law enforcement authority and community impact. Federal rhetoric may influence public opinion and protest intensity. Pro-ICE voices support Noem’s stance, while civil rights advocates and local leaders push for restraint and accountability.
Protests and legal reviews of the shooting are expected to continue this week. Federal and local investigations are underway, with next steps including courtroom filings and possible congressional scrutiny.
City leaders and activists are watching closely as federal deployments increase.
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