Episode Overview
Title: The Trump Border Czar is Now in Charge in Minneapolis
Date: January 27, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Theme:
This episode discusses a major shift in federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis following a fatal protestor shooting, the assignment of Trump’s trusted “border czar,” Tom Homan, to oversee the situation, ongoing anti-ICE protests, and other pressing national and global news updates—including economic shifts and notable international trade deals.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Change in Minneapolis Immigration Oversight
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Context:
President Trump has reassigned Tom Homan, the former “border czar,” to oversee immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis after a protest incident led to the shooting death of activist Alex Preddy. This marks a significant escalation in federal involvement in local immigration affairs.- Speaker: Dave Anthony
- Timestamp: [00:03]
"The border czar is now in charge of Minnesota. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. A change. President Trump made two immigration enforcement operations after the most recent shooting that left a protester, Alex Preddy, dead."
— Dave Anthony [00:03] -
Leadership Transition & White House Reaction:
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Tricia McLaughlin (Homeland Security assistant secretary) confirms that Secretary Noem continues overseeing DHS, expresses confidence in Tom Homan’s experience and new role in Minneapolis.
- Speaker: Tricia McLaughlin (via Fox report)
- Timestamp: [00:17]
"Secretary Noem will continue to oversee, of course, the Department of Homeland Security. And she's very happy that Tom Holman, who is a great asset to the president, has a great depth of experience and insight that he will be overseeing Minneapolis."
— Tricia McLaughlin [00:17]
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On-the-Ground Developments:
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Tom Homan landed in Minnesota the previous night; expected early meeting with Mayor Jacob Frey.
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President Trump and Mayor Frey spoke by phone, agreeing the current situation “cannot continue.”
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Concurrently, Border Patrol Commander Greg Bevino and some agents are departing the state.
- Speaker: Aisha Hosny
- Timestamp: [00:35]
"President said he had a very good phone call with the mayor of Minneapolis yesterday. Says a lot of progress has been made. Frey confirmed that phone call as well, adding that Trump agreed with him that this situation as it is cannot continue."
— Aisha Hosny [00:35]
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2. Anti-ICE Protests & Local Tension
- Escalation in Protests:
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Vigorous anti-ICE protests persist; 26 demonstrators arrested in Maple Grove after targeting a hotel believed to house ICE agents.
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This underlines deep local resistance to increased federal immigration enforcement.
- Speaker: Dave Anthony
- Timestamp: [01:04]
"And the anti ICE protests rage on. Police in Maple Grove, a Minneapolis suburb, report 26 arrests last night outside a hotel. Demonstrators believed Pavino and ICE agents were staying in."
— Dave Anthony [01:04]
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3. ICE’s Upcoming Mission to Milan Winter Olympics
- ICE’s International Role:
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Controversy surrounds ICE’s involvement at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
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US Embassy sources clarify: ICE will only work with diplomatic security teams to target transnational criminal threats and will not enforce immigration law abroad.
- Speaker: (Unnamed, via AP/FOX report)
- Timestamp: [01:19]
"The federal ICE agents will support diplomatic security details. The mission is to vet and mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations. They won't be involved in anything to do with immigration enforcement."
— Via AP/FOX News [01:19]
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4. National Crisis: Winter Storm Recovery
- Storm Aftermath:
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Severe winter weather continues to disrupt the nation:
- 1,500+ flight cancellations
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500,000 homes/businesses without power
- Road conditions and falling tree limbs slow restoration efforts
- Speaker: Mike Diggs, Middle Tennessee Electric
- Timestamp: [01:47]
"The biggest challenge was our roads just to get to the job. You know, it's pretty treacherous, the ice on the roads, but tree limbs are steadily falling."
— Mike Diggs [01:47]
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5. Economic Headlines
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Markets:
- Dow down 420 points, NASDAQ up 187, S&P 500 up 25.
- Oil rises above $61/barrel, gas price average down year-on-year.
- President Trump raises tariffs on South Korean imports, as their lawmakers stall a new US trade deal.
- Speaker: Dave Anthony
- Timestamp: [02:16]
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Global Trade:
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Major India-EU free trade deal signed, called “the mother of all deals.”
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Aims to link nearly 2 billion people and offset India’s US market losses due to tariffs.
- Speaker: Chris Foster
- Timestamp: [02:53]
"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls it the mother of all deals. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says it will strengthen stability in the international system at a time of turmoil."
— Chris Foster [02:53]
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6. Restaurant Industry Turmoil
- Bankruptcies:
- Fat Brands (owner of Fat Burger, Johnny Rockets) and the linked Twin Hospitality Group (Twin Peaks, Smokey Bones) file for Chapter 11.
- Companies plan to continue operations during financial reorganization; cite “difficult market conditions.”
- Speaker: Jenny Casola
- Timestamp: [03:33]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On federal-local cooperation in Minneapolis:
"Trump agreed with him [Mayor Frey] that this situation as it is cannot continue."
— Aisha Hosny [00:35] -
On ICE’s controversial Olympic deployment:
"They won't be involved in anything to do with immigration enforcement."
— AP/FOX News [01:19] -
On the massive India-EU trade deal:
"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls it the mother of all deals."
— Chris Foster [02:53] -
On winter storm aftermath:
"Our roads just to get to the job... it's pretty treacherous"
— Mike Diggs [01:47]
Important Segment Timestamps
- 00:03 – Tom Homan appointed to “border czar” role in Minneapolis
- 00:35 – White House and Minneapolis mayor coordination
- 01:04 – Anti-ICE protests and arrests in Minneapolis suburbs
- 01:19 – ICE to provide security at Winter Olympics
- 01:47 – Updates on winter storm power outages
- 02:16 – Economic updates (market indices, tariffs)
- 02:53 – India-EU trade pact announcement
- 03:33 – Major restaurant brands declare bankruptcy
Summary Table
| Segment | Key Topic | Timestamp | |----------------------------|----------------------------------|------------| | Minneapolis Immigration | Trump appoints Tom Homan | 00:03 | | Federal-Local Talks | Trump & Mayor Frey Phone Call | 00:35 | | Protests | Maple Grove arrests | 01:04 | | ICE at Olympics | Role clarified | 01:19 | | Winter Storm | Power outages, recovery efforts | 01:47 | | Economy | Market & tariffs | 02:16 | | International Trade | India-EU deal | 02:53 | | Restaurant Industry | Bankruptcy filings | 03:33 |
This rapid-fire, news-heavy update spotlights escalating federal intervention in Minneapolis immigration enforcement, continuing anti-ICE unrest, an unusual ICE deployment to the Olympics, far-reaching trade developments, and persistent economic and weather-related challenges.