Vance heading to Minneapolis amid Trump’s ICE crackdown

Published January 21, 2026 12:59pm ET



Vice President JD Vance will deliver remarks and visit with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis on Thursday, as President Donald Trump continues his immigration crackdown in the state.

The vice president has been a critical messenger for the administration, combating public opposition to ICE’s actions in Minnesota. Vance joined reporters for a briefing earlier this month at the White House, where he said federal law enforcement officers are shielded by “absolute immunity” while pursuing illegal immigrants.

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