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US: 1,500 Soldiers on Standby for Possible Deployment to Minnesota

Published January 18, 2026, 11:20
US: 1,500 Soldiers on Standby for Possible Deployment to Minnesota

The Pentagon has ordered approximately 1,500 soldiers to be on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota, following President Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act. This move comes amid heightened tension and protests against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the area, following the death of Reneé Goode at the hands of an ICE agent. Protesters have repelled far-right activists attempting to march in areas with many immigrants, resulting in minor incidents and vandalism. Trump blames “agitators” and calls on Minnesota authorities to stop the protests.