During a Tuesday segment on CNN’s “The Lead,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey expressed growing unease over the potential for serious harm amid ongoing street tensions. Frey highlighted the risk that civilians, police officers, or ICE agents could be gravely injured due to increased activity and the rising presence of ICE agents in the city.

Host Jake Tapper raised concerns about escalating tensions in Minneapolis, referencing the Trump administration’s decision to deploy additional federal agents to the area. Tapper asked Frey about his worries regarding potential escalation and sought any messages he might have for Minnesotans to prevent further unrest.

Frey acknowledged his deep concern, stating that both he and the police chief have voiced serious apprehensions for over a month. They have feared that someone, whether a local resident, a police officer, or an ICE agent, could be severely hurt or killed. Frey lamented that such fears have tragically materialized and stated that his anxiety has only intensified with each passing day due to the behavior observed on the streets and the significant increase in ICE agents. He noted that the Trump administration has described this as the largest immigration enforcement operation in U.S. history.

Despite the tensions, Frey acknowledged that most protests have been peaceful, with participants largely acting responsibly within their communities.