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Walz claims Trump administration is targeting Minnesota, demands federal records
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Governor Tim Walz is calling out President Donald Trump and his administration, saying the federal government is terrorizing Minnesotans in “a coordinated campaign of retribution.”
Minnesotans are living through a coordinated campaign of retribution from the Trump Administration.Funding cuts....
Key takeaway Today, I filed 16 FOIA requests to find out how far this campaign reaches.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The dispute between Governor Tim Walz and the Trump administration has significant implications for Minnesota's budget and policy decisions. With over 100 federal demands, investigations, and lawsuits in the past year, the state's ability to manage its own affairs is being challenged. The fact that a federal judge has already deemed some of these actions "blatantly unlawful" suggests that the administration's efforts may be more about politics than policy. As the governor's office seeks to uncover the scope of these actions through FOIA requests, Minnesotans should be watching to see how this affects key state programs, such as Medicaid funding and college tuition benefits. The financial impact of these federal actions could be substantial, and the state's residents may ultimately bear the cost. The outcome of this dispute will have far-reaching consequences for Minnesota's government and its people.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Governor Tim Walz is calling out President Donald Trump and his administration, saying the federal government is terrorizing Minnesotans in “a coordinated campaign of retribution.”
Minnesotans are living through a coordinated campaign of retribution from the Trump Administration.Funding cuts....
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