Minnesota Police Union Condemns Mayor Jacob Frey for “Irresponsible, Reckless Rhetoric” After ICE Officer Shooting

By Charlie McCarthy | Thursday, 08 January 2026 11:21 AM EST

A Minnesota police union issued a statement Thursday slamming political leaders, such as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, for “irresponsible, reckless rhetoric” following a fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

In a statement posted to X, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) warned that heated political attacks on law enforcement can have “real and dangerous consequences,” especially as tensions rise nationwide over immigration enforcement operations.

Interim Executive Director David Titus said the union stands firmly behind law enforcement officers, accountability under the law, and the safety of every Minnesota community.

Titus specifically called out political leaders who attacked federal officers after Wednesday’s shooting.

“Irresponsible, reckless rhetoric from political leaders such as Frey attacking law enforcement has real and dangerous consequences for officers on the street,” Titus said.

When officers are vilified, demonized, or used as political props, it fuels hostility, emboldens bad actors, and puts lives directly at risk.

The union urged elected officials to stop stoking tensions and allow investigators to determine what happened.

“MPPOA calls on leaders to stop the inflammatory language and respect the legal and investigative process,” Titus said.

The statement comes after Frey delivered a profanity-laced message aimed at ICE following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during a federal operation in Minneapolis.

Frey told ICE to “get the f out of Minneapolis,” accusing the agency of making the city less safe and claiming families were being “terrorized.”

The mayor disputed the federal government’s assertion that the officer fired in self-defense, calling it “bull” during a press conference.