Walz’s ICE-Gestapo Remarks Spark DHS, Public Outcry

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sparked controversy by comparing ICE agents under former President Trump to Hitler's Gestapo during a commencement speech at the University of Minnesota Law School, accusing them of detaining individuals without due process and sending them to foreign prisons. The Department of Homeland Security condemned Walz’s remarks as 'absolutely sickening' and highlighted a reported 413% increase in assaults on ICE officers. Critics, including Trump allies, accused Walz of using incendiary language and demonizing law enforcement for political purposes. Walz defended his statements as a call for legal professionals to confront abuses of power. Jewish community leaders and others urged caution in invoking Holocaust comparisons. The incident underscores deep partisan divides over immigration enforcement and political rhetoric, especially after the 2024 election.