MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan Democrats stuck to their anti-Trump talking points on Wednesday after a woman died while fleeing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials after she hit one agent with her car in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), who is retiring in November, called ICE actions “horrific and avoidable.”
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The fatal shooting of a civilian by a federal law enforcement officer in Minneapolis this afternoon was horrific and avoidable.
The Department of Homeland Security’s public statements about this incident are not only reckless – they appear to be outright falsehoods. If this…
— Senator Gary Peters (@SenGaryPeters) January 7, 2026
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) offered similar spin.
ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis today while she was trying to drive away from them. Her killer must be held accountable and brought to justice. We need this rogue agency out of our neighborhoods. Abolish ICE now.
— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) January 7, 2026
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Meanwhile, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) said situations like this happen when “Democrats demonize law enforcement.”
This is what happens when Democrats continue to DEMONIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Praying for all our brave ICE agents who are working to keep us safe 🙏 https://t.co/x4DKuS3ui0
— Chairwoman Lisa McClain (@RepLisaMcClain) January 7, 2026
The Democratic party has been outspoken regarding the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal aliens. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who is not running for reelection because of ongoing taxpayer fraud investigations in his state, said he will deploy the National Guard to push back on ICE.
