WASHINGTON, D.C. — For a President who campaigned on the promise of “swift and decisive” action, Donald Trump’s recent phone call with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz feels less like leadership and more like a stall tactic. While the Twin Cities burn and federal agents are left bloodied in hotel lobbies, the White House is suddenly touting a “productive” conversation and a “similar wavelength” with the very man who has presided over the chaos.
The reports coming out of the call are, frankly, insulting to anyone watching the footage of the “Hilton Siege.” Instead of a federal takeover to restore order, we are hearing talk of “independent investigations” by state agencies and a potential “reduction” of federal agents. This isn’t de-escalation; it’s a surrender of federal authority to a local government that has clearly lost control—or worse, one that is actively complicit.
The Case for the Insurrection Act
The time for “productive calls” ended when the first brick was thrown at a federal officer. Here is why the President must stop the pleasantries and immediately invoke the Insurrection Act:
- Total Breakdown of Local Cooperation: Governor Walz has already made his position clear, referring to federal enforcement as an “occupation” and “organized brutality.” Expecting him to suddenly “turn over” the criminal illegal aliens in state custody is a fantasy. If he does, his radical base—already fueled by “Shadow Command” Signal chats—will turn their fury directly on the Governor’s Mansion.
- Protection of Federal Personnel: Last night’s ambush proved that local law enforcement is either unable or unwilling to protect federal assets. When state police are ordered to stand down while agents are assaulted, the situation meets the legal threshold of “domestic violence” that the state cannot or will not suppress.
- Sovereignty Over “Sanctuary” Lawlessness: By negotiating with Walz, the administration is legitimizing the idea that a state can pick and choose which federal laws to follow. The Insurrection Act is the only tool designed to break the back of this “Sanctuary” rebellion.
Is It All Just a Show?
There is a growing concern among the “Common Sense” faithful that the deployment of Tom Homan and these high-profile phone calls are merely optics. While Homan is “tough but fair,” he is still operating within a framework that requires a level of cooperation that Walz has spent years dismantling.
If the President truly believes that a “massive 20 Billion Dollar Welfare Fraud” is funding these organized riots, then why is he chatting with the man at the top of the state government? Every hour spent on a “good call” is another hour that radical agitators have to fortify their positions and coordinate their next hit on federal officers.
The Walz Trap
Governor Walz is playing a clever game. By appearing “respectful” on the phone, he buys time for his legal challenges to wind through the courts. He knows that the moment he actually cooperates with ICE, the “protesters” in the streets—whom he has encouraged to “witness” and record agents—will label him a traitor.
The President needs to stop asking for permission to enforce the law. The streets of Minneapolis aren’t looking for a “similar wavelength”—they’re looking for a commander-in-chief.
