January 1, Federal Agent Maimed In Minneapolis Street Chaos

Wyatt’s Take

• A federal agent’s finger was allegedly bitten off by a rioter during Minneapolis unrest.
• The violence erupted after officers confronted an armed man wanted for violent assault.
• Criticism of federal law enforcement is growing among some politicians.

Lawlessness reached a new low in Minneapolis after a federal agent’s finger was bitten off during riots sparked by a police operation.

Officers were carrying out a targeted mission when a man approached them with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun.

The Department of Homeland Security stated officers fired defensive shots after the armed man advanced.

In the chaos that followed, rioters clashed with police, and a federal agent was seriously injured.

“The agent will lose his finger,” said Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin.

Some leaders are using this turmoil to question the legitimacy of federal officers.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said, “I put that in air quotes because I don’t think they are real law enforcement.”

She raised concerns about officers’ identification and referenced Arizona’s self-defense laws.

This wave of disrespect for law enforcement makes it even harder to keep communities safe.

Stories like this remind us why order, respect, and safety are cornerstones in the heartland.

Wyatt Matters

Middle America believes in law and order because it protects families and neighborhoods. When law enforcement is attacked or disrespected, it’s everyday folks who pay the price through less safety and a community on edge.

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