President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on Jan. 22, 2026. File photo by Jonathan Ernst/ Reuters

Trump says he talked with Minnesota Gov. Walz after weekend shooting of Alex Pretti

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President Donald Trump said Monday he had spoken with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The president said the two "actually" seem to be on the same page in wanting to work together as it relates to immigration issues in Minnesota.

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Trump said the people the administration is seeking "are any and all Criminals that they have in their possession" and Walz "very respectfully, understood that."

"He was happy that Tom Homan was going to Minnesota, and so am I!" Trump wrote in a social media post which was notable for its warm and collaborative tone toward Minnesota's governor, whom Trump frequently derides.

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