Trump hints at 'more relaxed' federal tactics in Minnesota after shootings

Source: ABC News

President Donald Trump previewed a "more relaxed" approach from federal agents operating in Minnesota following two deadly shootings in Minneapolis in recent weeks, during an exclusive interview with ABC News' Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott on Tuesday.

Trump has assigned White House "border czar" Tom Homan to lead the operation in Minnesota following fierce local and national backlash to violent incidents involving federal agents there.

Asked what would change with Homan now in charge, the president said "we can start doing maybe a little bit more relaxed" and "we'd like to finish the job and finish it well, and I think we can do it in a de-escalated form."

The remarks appear to signal a shift in tone for Trump, who said just months ago that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids "haven't gone far enough." Trump and members of his administration had previously criticized both of the protesters who were killed -- with the White House describing one as a "'would-be assassin" -- while also expressing sympathy for their families.

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