What the governor said
At a Sunday press event in Blaine, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said that children in the state are hiding from immigration enforcement and compared the moment to the story of Anne Frank. He warned that someone might write a children’s book about Minnesota the way people read about Anne Frank. Walz also urged people who voted for the current administration to reconsider their support and to speak out against the actions of ICE in the state.
Why people are upset
Comparing U.S. immigration officers to Nazi persecutors is a heavy charge and it set off a firestorm. Critics say the analogy trivializes the Holocaust and unfairly paints law enforcement as evil. Supporters of strict border policy call the comparison irresponsible and dangerous because it can encourage hostility toward federal agents who have legal authority to enforce immigration laws.
Walz’s past comments and critics
This is not the first time Walz has used strong language about ICE. Last year he called the agency a modern day Gestapo. That rhetoric has been repeated by critics and opponents who say his language fuels protests and may lead to threats or attacks against officers. The Department of Homeland Security has reported increases in assaults and vehicle attacks on personnel, and officials blamed aggressive rhetoric in some cases.
What Walz wants people to do
Walz asked people who supported the current administration to “jump ship” if they are uncomfortable with the raids. He urged witnesses to speak up, to share what they see, and to put politics aside to protect children and families. His plea was aimed at gaining broader opposition to federal enforcement in Minnesota, especially from voters who might not expect to side with Democrats.
The law enforcement side of the story
Federal officials say their operations target criminal illegal aliens and public safety threats. DHS provided statistics claiming big increases in attacks on officers and cited the need to carry out enforcement actions. Local leaders and sanctuary policies in some places have complicated cooperation with federal agencies, and the tension between state and federal priorities is now on clear display in Minnesota.
Gov. Walz: "We grew up reading the story of Anne Frank. Somebody is gonna write one regarding Minnesota." pic.twitter.com/t8LEAFhZEr
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 25, 2026
Never forget:
Tim Walz called ICE agents the “modern-day Gestapo.”
His dangerous rhetoric fueled the flames and emboldened left-wing protesters to interfere with and assault ICE agents. pic.twitter.com/OPpL6nfVMI
— Lance Gooden (@Lancegooden) January 25, 2026
🚨 JUST IN: Tim Walz begs for Trump voters to JUMP SHIP, and side with the Left against ICE
"You can say, 'this isn't what I voted for and it isn't what I want!'"
"We all want secure borders and immigration enforcement against criminals!"
TOTAL BS, TIM! He's LYING to millions!… pic.twitter.com/tygvjH0ki2
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 25, 2026
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