Republicans Divided After Latest Shooting by Federal Agents

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By Steven T. Dennis and Erik Wasson

January 26, 2026 at 11:13 AM UTC

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January 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM UTC

A growing number of Republicans called for a full investigation after federal agents shot and killed a protester in Minneapolis, a sign of unease within the party about the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration tactics.

The demands from Republican lawmakers, governors and other prominent voices from within Donald Trump’s MAGA base highlight the political risks the GOP faces from the crackdown as the US heads toward midterm elections in November.