The Trump administration just delivered a knockout punch to Minneapolis sanctuary city politics, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approving the use of Fort Snelling military base as a command center for ICE and Border Patrol deportation operations.
According to leaked emails from Customs and Border Protection obtained by RedState, the military installation near Minneapolis airport will serve as housing, vehicle storage, and staging area for federal immigration enforcement targeting the city's illegal alien population.
This is exactly what America voted for – and it's beautiful to watch unfold.
Trump's Message to Sanctuary Cities: 'We Are Not Going Away'
The move sends an unmistakable signal to Minneapolis and every other sanctuary jurisdiction harboring illegal immigrants: the days of thumbing your nose at federal immigration law are OVER. As one source noted, the administration's message is crystal clear: "We are not going away."
Fort Snelling's strategic location gives ICE unprecedented logistical advantages for operations throughout the Twin Cities metro area. No more playing hide-and-seek with local officials who prioritize protecting criminal aliens over American citizens.
"This is what happens when you elect a president who actually means what he says about securing our borders and enforcing our laws."
Minneapolis has long been a magnet for illegal immigration, with local Democrats rolling out the red carpet for anyone willing to break our immigration laws. Well, those days just came to a screeching halt under Secretary Hegseth's leadership.
Military Precision Meets Immigration Enforcement
Using military infrastructure for immigration enforcement isn't just smart – it's necessary. These operations require coordination, resources, and secure facilities that only military bases can provide at scale.
While Democrats will inevitably screech about "militarization," patriots understand this is simply using every available tool to protect American sovereignty. We're not invading Minneapolis – we're liberating it from the chaos of illegal immigration that Democrats have inflicted on hardworking Minnesotans.
How long before other sanctuary cities get the same treatment? And more importantly – how many illegal aliens will voluntarily self-deport once word spreads that Trump isn't playing games this time?