Minneapolis mayor says his city won’t take Trump’s ‘bait’ with 1,500 troops on standby

Published January 18, 2026 11:12am ET



Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he would not counter the Trump administration’s “chaos” in the city on Sunday, saying this would give it an “excuse” to take action with troops.  

The Pentagon has ordered around 1,500 troops to prepare for deployment to Minnesota, according to multiple outlets citing defense officials. The move comes as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are active in the state and Minneapolis. 

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