White House Press Briefing: Leavitt Defends Immigration Enforcement After Minneapolis Shooting, Demands Minnesota Cooperation

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on January 26, 2026 announced that President Trump spoke directly with Governor Tim Walz demanding Minnesota implement three specific measures to cooperate with ICE operations following a shooting that killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Leavitt blamed Democratic leaders for “deliberate and hostile resistance” that created dangerous conditions for federal officers, while defending administration officials who characterized the incident before investigations concluded.