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President Donald Trump said Monday that he had a “very good” phone call with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as tensions over federal immigration enforcement operations in the city continue to escalate — particularly following the fatal shooting of a man by a federal agent that has drawn nationwide scrutiny.

Trump characterized his conversation with Frey as productive, declaring that “lots of progress is being made!” and confirming that his designated border czar, Tom Homan, is scheduled to meet with the mayor the following day to continue discussions.

The outreach to local leadership comes amid mounting criticism of the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, which has been the focus of protests and legal challenges after the fatal shooting earlier this month of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by a U.S. Border Patrol agent.

Shift in Tone and Strategy.

The White House’s messaging appears to reflect a shift from earlier confrontational rhetoric toward cooperative engagement with city and state officials.

In addition to speaking with Mayor Frey, Trump also held what he described as a “very good call” with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, with both sides signaling a willingness to work together on how the state and federal authorities handle immigration enforcement concerns.

The president’s decision to send Tom Homan — a former acting ICE director and current border policy advisor — to Minnesota underscores that the administration intends to bring a new level of oversight to the operations on the ground.

Homan is expected to meet with Mayor Frey to discuss next steps and ways to address the unrest tied to federal actions.

Federal Agents to Begin Leaving Minneapolis.

According to statements from Mayor Frey, Trump agreed that “the present situation cannot continue,” and some federal agents involved in the enforcement operation will begin to withdraw from Minneapolis as soon as Tuesday.

Frey emphasized his goal of ending what has been dubbed Operation Metro Surge and preventing further escalation.

Frey has also stressed that while the city will cooperate with federal and state investigations into the fatal shootings, Minneapolis will not assist in “unconstitutional arrests” of its residents or enforce federal immigration law itself.

Public and Legal Pressure Mounts.

The federal immigration enforcement presence in Minneapolis has drawn legal challenges and public protests, including anger over multiple fatal shootings linked to federal agents.

A federal judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit seeking to halt the enforcement surge, and additional scrutiny is being placed on how evidence — including body-camera footage — is being handled by the Department of Homeland Security.

The broader political impact is unfolding in Washington, with lawmakers from both parties calling for investigations into the tactics used in the operations, even as the White House seeks to balance tough enforcement of immigration laws with the need to reduce tensions on the streets of Minnesota.