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Frey’s Fight With ICE: Crime Crisis Spirals

February 15, 2026

Trump’s Warning to Frey: “Playing With FIRE“

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has publicly blasted Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as a “little coward” for obstructing federal immigration enforcement, sparking a national firestorm over sanctuary city defiance that threatens the rule of law and constitutional order.

Story Highlights

Giuliani calls Frey a “little coward” for refusing to cooperate with federal ICE operations targeting illegal immigrants in Minneapolis
President Trump threatens Insurrection Act after Frey’s city refuses to enforce immigration laws amid deadly ICE shootings and protests
Operation Metro Surge deployed 3,000 federal agents to Minneapolis, resulting in multiple fatalities and lawsuits from state and city officials
Frey faces federal subpoena for obstruction as he lobbies Washington to end enforcement operations despite ongoing crime crisis

Giuliani Condemns Minneapolis Mayor’s Defiance

Rudy Giuliani expressed shock that Jacob Frey remains Minneapolis mayor after the Democrat official publicly refused to enforce federal immigration laws. Giuliani’s criticism came after Frey posted on social media comparing his non-cooperation policy to Giuliani’s approach in New York City, a comparison the former mayor clearly rejects. President Trump amplified the confrontation on Truth Social, warning Frey he is “playing with fire” for obstructing federal law enforcement. The escalating feud represents a constitutional clash between federal authority and local officials who prioritize protecting illegal immigrants over upholding the law, undermining the very fabric of our legal system.

Shocked that ‘little coward’ Frey is still Minneapolis’ mayor: Giuliani | Bianca Across the Nationhttps://t.co/nBfMzJfAxX

— ConspiracyDailyUpdat (@conspiracydup) February 13, 2026

Operation Metro Surge Brings Federal Authority to Lawless City

The Department of Homeland Security deployed approximately 3,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis in December 2025 under Operation Metro Surge, targeting a substantial unauthorized immigrant population in a city already crippled by defunding-the-police policies. The operation resulted in three fatal shootings, including Renee Good on January 7 and two north Minneapolis residents, sparking protests and legal challenges from state and local governments. Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul filed a lawsuit on January 12 alleging “unlawful violent conduct” and excessive force by federal agents. A judge denied their request for a temporary restraining order, allowing enforcement to continue while the lawsuit proceeds through courts.

Frey Prioritizes Illegal Immigrants Over Public Safety

Mayor Frey defended his refusal to cooperate with ICE enforcement by claiming his understaffed police force of roughly 600 officers should focus on local homicides rather than what he dismissively called “hunting working dad from Ecuador.” This statement encapsulates the warped priorities of progressive politicians who value virtue signaling over protecting American citizens and upholding federal law. Frey’s city remains plagued by crime following the 2020 George Floyd riots that devastated the police department, yet he diverts blame to federal agents doing the job local officials refuse to do. His comparison to Giuliani’s NYC policies is disingenuous; Giuliani enforced order and rebuilt his city, while Frey enables chaos and shields lawbreakers from consequences.

Federal-Local Showdown Tests Constitutional Limits

White House Border Czar Tom Homan vowed ICE will remain in Minneapolis “until the problem’s gone,” announcing a drawdown plan while maintaining operational presence despite Frey’s lobbying efforts at the U.S. Conference of Mayors on February 12. President Trump contradicted reports of federal pullback, emphasizing continued enforcement while referencing a “good conversation” with Frey following their meeting. The administration has issued federal subpoenas targeting Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as part of an obstruction investigation, signaling serious legal consequences for sanctuary city politicians. Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act demonstrates the administration’s resolve to restore federal authority where local officials create conditions resembling insurrection through deliberate non-enforcement of immigration law.

Sanctuary Policies Tear Communities Apart

The human cost of Frey’s obstruction extends beyond political theater. Small businesses report significant losses as residents fear leaving their homes. Families face separation as ICE executes lawful deportations of individuals who entered or remained in the country illegally. Minneapolis police find themselves outnumbered five-to-one by federal agents, creating an untenable situation where local law enforcement cannot effectively respond to community needs. Frey described an “impossible situation” with residents urging police to “fight ICE,” though PolitiFact later clarified he did not explicitly call for such confrontation. Social media spread distorted clips of his remarks, fueling further division in a city already torn apart by his failed leadership and misguided compassion for those who broke our immigration laws.