John Sandweg, who once led ICE during the Obama years, told a TV program that Minneapolis had become too wild for agents to do their job. He said the city was “crazy, ” with ICE officers being chased by crowds, whistles blaring and everyone shouting. In that setting, enforcement is impossible.

Sandweg thinks law‑enforcement can still happen in a place like Minneapolis if people work together. He blamed some of the mess on how federal officials had handled the situation. “Cooperation matters, ” he said, adding that police chiefs who back ICE might help communities feel safe. But other leaders worry the partnership could hurt local safety efforts.

The host, Dasha Burns, jumped in to ask about training. The conversation showed how hard it is for ICE agents to operate when local groups are hostile and the environment feels unsafe.


# ICE Agent John Sandweg on Minneapolis: A City “Too Wild” for Enforcement

John Sandweg, former head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Obama administration, recently shared his perspective on a TV interview. He described Minneapolis as having become **“too wild”** for ICE agents to perform their duties effectively.

- **Chaos on the Streets**  
  Sandweg recounted that ICE officers were chased by crowds, whistles blared, and shouting filled the air—conditions he said made enforcement practically impossible.

- **A Call for Collaboration**  
  Despite the challenges, Sandweg believes law‑enforcement can still operate in Minneapolis if there is **joint effort**. He blamed some of the turmoil on how federal officials managed the situation, emphasizing that *cooperation matters*.

- **Police‑ICE Partnerships**  
  The former ICE chief suggested that police chiefs who support ICE could help communities feel safer. However, other local leaders fear such alliances might undermine local safety initiatives.

- **Training and Hostility**  
  During the interview, host Dasha Burns probed about training. The exchange highlighted how hostile local groups and an unsafe environment strain ICE agents’ ability to function.

The conversation underscored the complexity of maintaining federal enforcement in cities where public sentiment and local dynamics collide.



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