Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday accused federal authorities of 'hiding the facts' over the killing of a US citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, and demanded the inclusion of state investigators in the FBI inquiry.
Speaking two days after the death of Renee Nicole Good in her car during a confrontation with federal officers, Frey criticised the Trump administration's response, noting that Donald Trump, JD Vance and Kristi Noem had swiftly labelled Good a 'domestic terrorist' without providing evidence.
'This is not a time to hide from the facts,' Frey said, referring to the FBI's seizure of full control of the investigation and exclusion of officials from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. 'Our ask is to embrace the truth. Our ask is to include the bureau of criminal apprehension in this process.'
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called for a 'day of unity' on Friday, including a moment of silence for Good, following a second night of peaceful protests. Walz said he had directed state national guard troops to be ready 'should they be needed' to keep the peace.
The political fallout continued as the New York Times reported that 100 more federal agents were being sent to Minneapolis, and authorities in Portland, Oregon, dealt with the shooting of two people by border patrol agents, identified as Tren de Aragua gang members without verifying evidence provided.
