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2026.02.05 07:29 GMT+8

US to draw down immigration agents from Minnesota

Updated 2026.02.05 07:29 GMT+8
Owen Fairclough

The Trump administration on Wednesday, Feb. 4, attempted to dial down tensions in Minnesota over deadly protests triggered by the deportation of undocumented migrants.The president’s White House Border Czar announced he’s withdrawing 700 federal agents while those remaining will wear body cameras as they conduct operations. But as CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports, Minnesota’s governor isn’t convinced by what appears to be a de-escalation in the face of worldwide criticism.

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