"President Donald Trump shifted toward a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota on Monday, a sudden change in tack following an outcry over the second fatal shooting by federal agents in the state this month during the administration's nationwide crackdown on undocumented immigrants. The about-face comes after Saturday's shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents raised doubts - including from some Republicans - over how the Trump administration has gone about aggressively deporting migrants and confronting protesters opposed to the policy."
"Then on Monday, Trump's administration changed up oversight of his immigration operation in Minnesota, and the typically bombastic Trump offered a warmer tone toward Gov. Tim Walz after speaking with the Democrat, saying he and Walz were now on a "similar wavelength." Some Republicans took issue with what happened in Minneapolis It was a particularly jarring turnabout for Trump, who had promised to be uncompromising on carrying out"
President Donald Trump shifted to a more conciliatory approach with Minnesota Democratic leaders after public outcry over the second fatal shooting by federal agents during a nationwide crackdown on undocumented immigrants. The shooting death of Alex Pretti raised doubts, including among some Republicans, about aggressive deportations and confrontations with protesters. The episode continued a pattern of initial maximalist positions followed by apparent retreats. Earlier threats of military action against Iran were held off after assurances regarding executions. Plans to impose tariffs over Greenland were abruptly canceled after a reported framework. The administration changed immigration oversight in Minnesota and Trump expressed a warmer tone toward Gov. Tim Walz.
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