On Wednesday evening, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stirred controversy with a video that did not sit well with the White House. The Democratic governor’s message raised eyebrows for its provocative nature.

In the video, Governor Walz urged Minnesotans to actively engage with organizations that teach activism. He encouraged citizens to record any immigration enforcement activities they witness and contribute to a video database intended for potential use against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Critics argue that his message could incite chaos and risky situations, reminiscent of the tragic shooting of activist Renee Nicole Good.

In our coverage, a direct quote from Walz reveals his emphasis on “peaceful” activism, yet the underlying message seems to call for extreme measures. The governor’s stance suggests a willingness to disrupt communities to protect undocumented immigrants. This comes amid growing scrutiny over a $9 billion fraud scandal linked to Somali programs under his administration. The controversy surrounding the video hints at an attempt to divert attention from these pressing issues, despite the potential for dangerous outcomes.

Gov. Tim Walz: ICE Operations in Minnesota Are a “Campaign of Organized Brutality”

“Armed, masked, undertrained ICE agents are going door to door, ordering people to point out where their neighbors of color live.” pic.twitter.com/yYNXh18xIJ

— RCP Video (@rcpvideo) January 15, 2026

Here’s a direct quote from Walz’s screed, from our reporting:

ICE agents are going door-to-door ordering people to point out where their neighbors of color live. They’re pulling over people indiscriminately, including U.S. citizens, and demanding to see their papers. And at grocery stores, bus stops, even at our schools.

They’re breaking windows, dragging pregnant women down the street – just plain grabbing Minnesotans and shoving them into unmarked vans. Kidnapping innocent people with no warning and no due process.

He couched his dangerous call-to-action with a lot of “peaceful” this and “peaceful” that, but Walz’s message was clear: put your lives and the lives of others at risk so that violent illegals can remain on the streets of your communities. It’s all a smoke-and-mirrors show, of course, meant to deflect attention away from Tim Walz’s growing $9 billion Somali fraud scandal. Deadly consequences be damned, apparently.