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Tom Homan: “I have proposed and President Trump has concurred that this…”

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Border Czar Homan: Minnesota ICE crackdown ending

Published February 12, 2026 | Video Starts at 13:23

With that and success that has been made, arresting public safety threats and other priorities since this surge operation began, as well as the unprecedented levels of coordination we have obtained from state officials and local law enforcement, I have proposed and President Trump has concurred that this surge operation conclude. A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue to the next week. (13:23–13:29)

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Asserts that Tom Homan proposed, and President Trump agreed, to conclude the surge operation.

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