US Military Prepares 1,500 Troops for Potential Deployment to Minnesota Amid Rising Protests
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has directed 1,500 military personnel to prepare for potential deployment to Minnesota in response to escalating protests. The move comes amid threats by President Donald Trump to activate the Insurrection Act if state officials fail to prevent protesters from targeting immigration authorities.
The Washington Post reported that the military has placed these forces on high alert as tensions rise in Minnesota. Trump has labeled the protesters as professional agitators, warning of federal intervention if local authorities cannot maintain order.
The unrest was triggered after a US immigration officer shot and killed a woman, sparking widespread demonstrations across the state.
