You know that victorious moment when a Trump appointee like Tom Homan wraps up a mission with massive success, then calls out Congress for their failures? That’s exactly what happened in Minneapolis, where Homan announced Operation Metro Surge is wrapping up after greatly reducing enforcement targets and arresting many criminal aliens, including murderers, sex offenders, national security threats, gang members, and other violent criminals. “I’m very pleased to report that this surge operation, and our work here with state and local officials to improve coordination and achieve mutual goals, as well as our efforts to address issues of concern here on the ground have yielded the successful results we have came here for,” Homan said at the press conference. He was sent to the state by U.S. President Donald Trump to take control of ICE operations on the ground after weeks of disorder and chaos, including clashes with officers that have led to the deaths of two U.S. citizens. At the press conference, Homan acknowledged that the operation so far had been flawed.
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.@RealTomHoman: “I’m very pleased to report that this surge operation, and our work here with state and local officials to improve coordination and achieve mutual goals, as well as our efforts to address issues of concern here on the ground have yielded the successful results we… pic.twitter.com/VhTnRqyqdv
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 12, 2026
The agreement with Minnesota Democrat officials is a game-changer: “What we did agree upon — is NOT to release public safety arrests back into the community, and they can be lawfully transferred to ICE.” White House border czar Tom Homan said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison had clarified to him that county jails in the state can notify ICE of the release dates of “criminal public safety risks” so they can be taken into custody immediately. Homan, speaking in Minneapolis on Thursday morning, said the agreement is key to drawing down the number of federal immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota. He also noted that the Minnesota state prison system had been honoring ICE detainers, cooperation that would be expanded. And Homan said he had not asked Minnesota state and local officials to be involved in immigration enforcement, just for them “to be cops working with cops to help us take criminal aliens off the street.” Illegal immigrants who are deemed public safety risks or national security threats would be the priority targets for immigration enforcement, Homan said.
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.@RealTomHoman: “It shouldn’t be a partisan issue that you arrest public safety threats in the safety and security of a jail. Releasing public safety threats back into the public is just stupid… I hope Congress takes action on sanctuary cities and sanctuary states.” pic.twitter.com/dPaw2HPKaH
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 12, 2026
Homan didn’t stop there—he dropped a massive message to Congress, calling out sanctuary policies: “It shouldn’t be a partisan issue that you arrest public safety threats in the safety and security of a jail. Releasing public safety threats back into the public is just stupid… I hope Congress takes action on sanctuary cities and sanctuary states.” He also revealed he’s pre-positioned ICE agents throughout Minnesota to intercept illegals released by non-cooperating sheriffs: agents will be ready in jail parking lots to snag criminal illegals the moment they’re let go. WOW! In just 3 days! Tom Homan means business.
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🚨 JUST IN: Tom Homan says he’s PRE-POSITIONED ICE agents throughout the state of Minnesota to intercept illegals who’re released from jails by Sheriffs refusing to cooperated
Agents will be ready to intercept criminal illegals in jail parking lots. pic.twitter.com/eTpqjbrVBo
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 12, 2026
This surge has been a triumph—reducing threats, arresting violent criminals, and forcing cooperation from Dem officials who spent weeks inciting chaos. The riots, assaults on agents, looting of federal vehicles—all fueled by Walz and Frey’s rhetoric—now face a united front. Homan’s call to Congress? Spot on—sanctuary laws endanger everyone; end them now. Trump’s deployment of Homan proves America First works—justice is coming, fast.
The left seethes, but patriots cheer: Homan’s wrapping up with wins, Congress must follow.
**Opinion Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article, including praise for Homan’s operation and criticisms of sanctuary policies, reflect a supportive perspective and may not align with all readers. Facts are based on reported events and official statements; readers should form their own conclusions.**
