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Conflicting Accounts and Political Flashpoints
As the footage spread across social media and mainstream outlets, national political figures weighed in with starkly different interpretations. Vice President JD Vance shared the video on social platforms, arguing that it showed the agent’s life was in danger, while local Minnesota officials have rejected the federal narrative and called for fully transparent, independent review.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey directly challenged the federal description of events, saying that the video did not support claims of imminent danger. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state leaders have echoed similar concerns, warning that the incident reflects deeper issues with federal immigration enforcement strategies.
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