The Lead with Jake Tapper Border Czar: ICE & CBP Working On Minneapolis “Drawdown Plan”
Jan 30, 2026
Pete Buttigieg, former Transportation Secretary and mayor, weighs in on political fallout. Andrew McCabe, former FBI deputy director, breaks down the Fulton County raid and intelligence roles. Ken Cuccinelli, former acting DHS deputy, discusses federal-local cooperation and ICE policy. John Sandweg, former acting ICE director, explains immigration enforcement operations. Multiple short takes on enforcement, raids, and policy shifts.
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Shift Toward Targeted Enforcement
- Tom Homan signaled a tactical shift toward more targeted enforcement and a planned drawdown in Minneapolis.
- He emphasized prioritizing public-safety threats while claiming the administration won't abandon immigration enforcement.
Witness Account Of Alex Preddy Shooting
- Kayla Schultz, a witness, described fear then horror as she watched federal agents and the shooting unfold.
- She said Alex Preddy stood up for two women and was killed after refusing to be intimidated.
Political Backlash From Democrats
- Senator Peter Welch called the Minneapolis operations a mass roundup driven by a hardline agenda.
- He argued Americans want a secure border and criminal deportations but oppose roving patrols and lawless tactics.