Trump's latest threat came a few hours after an immigration officer shot a Venezuelan man who the government said was fleeing after agents tried to stop his vehicle in Minneapolis. The man was wounded in the leg.

Experts told Newsweek that Trump could use troops in Democratic-led areas to "create an atmosphere of fear" ahead of the midterms.

Federal forces like ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard are increasingly visible on American streets, leading to public confusion about their roles and powers. A New York Times report aims to clarify these distinctions,

Gov. Tim Walz threatens to deploy National Guard against federal ICE operations, prompting Rep. Mary Miller and Republicans to demand Trump use the Insurrection Act.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said that the increased presence of nearly 3,000 ICE agents is not helping bring down the tensions in the city.