WASHINGTON D.C January 27, 2026 – President Donald Trump appeared live on Fox News’ *The Will Cain Show* on Monday, addressing ongoing immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota amid reports of operational changes, protests, and legal challenges.
In a clip shared by the official White House Rapid Response account on X, Trump firmly rejected suggestions that recent adjustments signal a retreat from his administration’s immigration crackdown.
“I don’t think it’s a pullback,” Trump stated. “It’s a little bit of a change. Everybody in this room that has a business, you make little changes.”
The president referenced Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official recently reassigned from Minneapolis operations, describing him as “very good” but “pretty out there kind of guy.” Trump suggested Bovino’s aggressive approach may not have been ideal in certain contexts, while emphasizing the need for tactical flexibility.
Trump strongly defended the broader enforcement actions, characterizing targeted individuals as serious criminals and dismissing protesters as “paid insurrectionists” and “paid agitators.”
“These people aren’t normal… How do you get incensed when you go into a state and you’re taking criminals out? You’re taking monsters out — murderers,” Trump said. He claimed the previous administration allowed “11,888 murderers” into the country through open-border policies, accusing foreign nations of emptying prisons and mental institutions to send individuals to the United States.
“We had [them] let into our country by other countries, by Biden with his open border stupid policy,” Trump continued. “It’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard… They’re letting people in from their prisons… murderers and their drug dealers… We close the border — we have nobody coming into our country anymore.”
The comments come amid heightened scrutiny of federal immigration operations in Minneapolis, where a surge in ICE and Border Patrol activity has sparked protests, lawsuits, and reports of fatal incidents involving law enforcement. Recent reports indicate Trump has deployed border advisor Tom Homan to oversee operations in Minnesota, with Bovino stepping aside, and signals of potential de-escalation following discussions with state officials.
Trump’s appearance on *The Will Cain Show* underscored his administration’s commitment to mass deportations while framing any modifications as pragmatic business decisions rather than policy reversals.
The full clip, lasting approximately 68 seconds, has garnered significant engagement on social media, reflecting polarized reactions to the president’s immigration agenda.
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