White House border czar Tom Homan announced that a "small" security force would remain in Minnesota for a short period following the drawdown of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge, according to multiple news sources. Homan, speaking on CBS's Face the Nation, stated that over 1,000 immigration agents had already left the Twin Cities area, with several hundred more departing as of Monday and Tuesday. The remaining security force will be in place to protect the remaining agents and respond to potential unrest.
The decision comes as the administration concludes its sweeping immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota. Homan indicated that the operation would return to its "original footprint," with exceptions for agents investigating fraud allegations and the anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a church service.
Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama responded to a racist video shared by President Donald Trump's social media account earlier this month. During an interview with YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama said many Americans "find this behavior deeply troubling." He added that "there doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum and a sense of propriety and respect for the office."
In other news, the fallout from the Epstein files continues to impact figures in Europe. According to NPR, European royals, government officials, and politicians are facing consequences, including job losses and the opening of investigations. This contrasts with the muted response in the U.S. regarding the same files. For example, Peter Mandelson was fired from his position as Britain's ambassador to the U.S. and resigned from the UK Labour Party over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
In a separate analysis, geopolitical strategist Dan Alamariu at Alpine Macro noted that the U.S. and Europe are too intertwined militarily and economically to split, despite any disagreements. He suggested that the likely path forward is "messy coexistence," with periodic trade clashes and louder rhetoric, alongside continued alignment on key issues. Alamariu emphasized that U.S. geopolitical dominance actually depends on European allies.
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