Federal authorities have launched a probe into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, alleging they obstructed law enforcement activities. Sources within the Department of Justice confirm that the investigation is ongoing.
In a statement addressing the allegations, Walz described the inquiry as "weaponizing the justice system" and criticized President Trump's tactics, noting the federal agent who shot Renee Good in 2021 was not held accountable. Meanwhile, Frey stated he would not be intimidated by the investigation, emphasizing his commitment to keeping Minneapolis safe.
The inquiry follows a series of high-profile appearances by prominent Democrats, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell appeared in a video message urging military personnel not to follow "illegal orders," prompting the Pentagon to demote Senator Kelly's rank and cut his military pension.
Professor David Schultz, a First Amendment law expert, doubts the investigation will yield significant results, arguing that public comments by Walz and Frey fall under protected speech. He believes it's likely an attempt by President Trump to complicate life for Minnesota officials.
Walz and Frey's offices claim they have not received notice of the investigation, sparking questions about how these allegations came to light. As the probe unfolds, both politicians maintain their focus on governance and public safety.
In a statement addressing the allegations, Walz described the inquiry as "weaponizing the justice system" and criticized President Trump's tactics, noting the federal agent who shot Renee Good in 2021 was not held accountable. Meanwhile, Frey stated he would not be intimidated by the investigation, emphasizing his commitment to keeping Minneapolis safe.
The inquiry follows a series of high-profile appearances by prominent Democrats, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell appeared in a video message urging military personnel not to follow "illegal orders," prompting the Pentagon to demote Senator Kelly's rank and cut his military pension.
Professor David Schultz, a First Amendment law expert, doubts the investigation will yield significant results, arguing that public comments by Walz and Frey fall under protected speech. He believes it's likely an attempt by President Trump to complicate life for Minnesota officials.
Walz and Frey's offices claim they have not received notice of the investigation, sparking questions about how these allegations came to light. As the probe unfolds, both politicians maintain their focus on governance and public safety.
. Like, what's next? The government gonna start investigating people for having strong opinions? I get it, both Walz and Frey are trying to protect themselves, but at the same time, aren't they just stating the obvious? The justice system gets abused all the time, and this is just a way to keep them in check. But let's be real, Trump's probably behind it 
... I mean, who else would try to stir up drama like this? And btw, Powell's comments about military personnel don't sit right with me either 
. Can't we have a respectful conversation without turning it into some kinda witch hunt?
... or is it? I mean, who wouldn't want to "weaponize" the justice system right before an election season? 
. And btw, who needs transparency when you can just make stuff up, am I right? 
to me... like something out of a movie where they're trying to discredit these democrats before the midterms. walz and frey are just speaking truth to power, sharing their opinions about the justice system and trump's actions 
. and what's with this investigation being led by the department of justice? shouldn't they be focusing on real crimes instead of targeting politicians?
! So, like, what even is going on here? First, President Trump does something shady with a military agent, and now he's using it as an excuse to go after Minnesota politicians? 
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I'm all for keeping Minneapolis safe, but come on. This whole thing just feels like a PR stunt to me... 
. But it's hard not to wonder if this investigation is just another attempt by Trump to distract from his own shenanigans 
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Guess that's what happens when you're in power for too long...
And what's with President Trump trying to stir up trouble again? 
I'm just worried that if these politicians are found guilty, it'll be because of some flaky whistleblower or a weirdly placed tweet 
... and honestly, I think we need to focus on real issues like healthcare and education instead of petty politics 
. I mean, what's really going on here? It seems like President Trump is trying to use his powers of persuasion (or manipulation 
) to get under the skin of these politicians and disrupt their work. Newsflash: it's not gonna work! Tim Walz and Jacob Frey are doing their jobs, and they're not backing down from scrutiny 
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