Trump blames Democratic 'chaos' for deaths of two Americans by federal agents
President Donald Trump escalated his war of words with Democratic leaders on Sunday, explicitly blaming them for the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
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- Published Date: 03:16 | 26 January 2026
US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed the deaths of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis on Democratic leadership in cities and states refusing to comply with his ongoing immigration crackdown.
"Tragically, two American Citizens have lost their lives as a result of this Democrat ensued chaos," Trump wrote in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform.
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