President Trump has drawn a line in the sand: withdraw your cooperation, and every Border Patrol agent will leave Minnesota—effective immediately.

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is already packing his bags. A contingent of agents follows. The message is clear: state defiance will cost you federal support.

Minneapolis erupted in chaos after two deadly encounters between immigration officers and civilians. An ICE agent shot Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse accused of interfering with an operation. Weeks earlier, Renee Good died when a CBP officer opened fire on her vehicle.

Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey refused to back down. They clashed with federal officials and dismissed common-sense cooperation measures embraced in nearly every other state.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered the ultimatum: “If Minnesota won’t enforce federal immigration law alongside ICE, Customs and Border Patrol won’t be needed here.”

Border czar Tom Homan is en route to Minneapolis. His mission: broker a deal that ends the street violence and restores order. It’s time for local leaders to choose between lawlessness and partnership.

President Trump personally dialed Walz and Frey. He praised Walz’s “willingness to find common ground” and described his call with Frey as “very constructive.” Both meetings set the stage for Tuesday’s talks with Homan.

Walz’s recent comparison of illegal immigrants to Anne Frank was reckless and sensationalist. It undercuts the rule of law and insults every Minnesotan who respects our nation’s sovereignty.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem didn’t mince words. She labeled Alex Pretti a domestic terrorist—by definition, targeting government officers to intimidate and obstruct federal functions.

Minnesota’s leadership now faces a stark choice: embrace the rule of law or watch federal agents pack up and leave. Washington will not tolerate safe harbors for defiance. The ball is in their court.