By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-he-talked-with-minnesota-gov-walz-after-weekend-shooting-of-alex-pretti Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump says he talked with Minnesota Gov. Walz after weekend shooting of Alex Pretti Politics Updated on Jan 26, 2026 1:46 PM EST — Published on Jan 26, 2026 1:04 PM EST 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. WATCH LIVE: White House briefing may address deadly shooting of ICU nurse in Minnesota 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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
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. WATCH LIVE: White House briefing may address deadly shooting of ICU nurse in Minnesota 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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now