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Minnesota National Guard Deployment: Trump Invoking Insurrection Act Would Be a 'Shocking Step', Minneapolis Mayor Says

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday and pushed back hard against any idea of President Donald Trump sending the military into Minnesota. Frey told moderator Kristen Welker that using the Insurrection Act to bring in federal troops would be "a shocking step." He pointed to recent city numbers showing drops in several types of crime over the past 28 days, including vandalism, theft, and weapons offenses."We don’t need more federal agents to keep people safe. We are safe," Frey said.

Minnesota National Guard Deployment: Trump Invoking Insurrection Act Would Be a 'Shocking Step', Minneapolis Mayor Says

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Key Highlights

  • He added that the city has no intention of backing down, no matter what pressure comes from Washington.
  • "In Minneapolis, we’re not going to be intimidated.
  • We’re not backing down," he continued.
  • "We’re going to grin down this bear and do so again with peace."Mixed Crime Trends in the CityWhile the mayor highlighted the positive drops in some crime categories, city data also shows increases in others during the same 28-day window.
  • Assault offenses and motor vehicle thefts have gone up, according to a report from NBC News.
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  1. Minnesota National Guard Deployment: Trump Invoking Insurrection Act Would Be a 'Shocking Step', Minneapolis Mayor Says

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