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RINO ALERT: Minnesota GOP Candidate QUITS Race Over Trump's ICE Crackdown, Claims It's 'Unconstitutional'

Gary FranchiJanuary 27, 2026100 views
RINO ALERT: Minnesota GOP Candidate QUITS Race Over Trump's ICE Crackdown, Claims It's 'Unconstitutional'
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A Minnesota Republican has spectacularly flamed out of the governor's race, abandoning his campaign and launching attacks against President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts – proving once again that RINOs will fold the moment real conservative leadership demands action.

Chris Madel, who was seeking the GOP nomination for Minnesota governor, pulled the plug on his campaign this week after claiming that ICE enforcement operations are somehow "unconstitutional" and that Republican leaders are "targeting citizens." His meltdown comes as President Trump's administration delivers on its promise to crack down on illegal alien crime plaguing American communities.

This is exactly the kind of weak-kneed response we've come to expect from establishment Republicans who talk tough during campaign season but crumble when it's time to actually secure our borders and protect American families.

Fair Weather Conservative Exposed

Madel's dramatic exit reveals the stark difference between real America First Republicans and the country club RINOs who infiltrate our party. While President Trump and his team work around the clock to remove dangerous criminal aliens from our communities, Madel chose to echo Democrat talking points instead of standing with law and order.

"This is what happens when fake conservatives get exposed," said one Minnesota GOP activist. "Real Republicans support President Trump's deportation agenda – period."

The timing of Madel's surrender couldn't be more telling. Just as Trump's ICE operations begin showing results in removing criminal aliens who have terrorized American neighborhoods under the Biden regime, suddenly it's too much for this supposed "Republican" to handle.

Minnesota Deserves Better

Minnesota families have suffered enough under weak leadership that prioritizes illegal aliens over American citizens. They need a governor who will work WITH President Trump's immigration enforcement, not against it.

The question now is whether Minnesota Republicans will rally behind a true conservative who actually supports the America First agenda, or continue tolerating candidates who fold under pressure when real leadership is required. Patriots deserve leaders with backbone – not quitters who abandon ship when the going gets tough.

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ConstitutionDefenderVerifiedjust now
What specific part of the Constitution does this guy think ICE violations? I'll wait... These establishment Republicans just parrot Democrat talking points.
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RedStatePatriotVerifiedjust now
He probably thinks the Constitution is whatever CNN tells him it is lol
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PatriotMama2024Verifiedjust now
Good riddance! We don't need weak Republicans who won't stand up for law and order. ICE is doing their job - enforcing immigration laws that Congress passed.
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ConservativeVoter88Verifiedjust now
Exactly! The Constitution gives the federal government the power to control immigration. This guy clearly never read Article I.
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LawAndOrderNowVerifiedjust now
How is enforcing existing immigration law unconstitutional? These people need to read the Constitution instead of making emotional arguments.
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FoundingFathersFanVerifiedjust now
They confuse feelings with constitutional law. The founders would be rolling in their graves.
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MinnesotaFarmerVerifiedjust now
As a Minnesota voter, I'm glad this RINO showed his true colors before the election. We need fighters, not quitters who cave to liberal pressure.
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AmericaFirst2025Verifiedjust now
Finally someone with backbone is cleaning up this mess! Every country has the right to control its borders.
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TrumpTrain2024Verifiedjust now
President Trump promised mass deportations and we voted for it! This candidate obviously doesn't represent the will of the people.
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MidwestConservativeVerifiedjust now
This is why we need to primary every RINO. They campaign as conservatives then abandon us when it matters most.
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BorderSecurityFirstVerifiedjust now
My family came here legally and waited years for citizenship. Why should illegal immigrants get special treatment? ICE operations are necessary and lawful.