Following the riots that followed the fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz deployed the National Guard.
And, apparently, the first orders they were given was to start handing out coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts to the anti-ICE protestors.
The National Guard members were also given reflective vests to wear so that rioters don’t, God forbid, confuse them with ICE.
Watch this:
HAPPENING NOW 🚨: MN National Guard members have arrived at the site of the federal building, and have been ordered to distribute donuts, coffee and hot chocolate to anti-ice protestors.
They were given reflective vests so protestors don’t confuse them with federal agents. pic.twitter.com/tnvAHiIMKM
— Anthony (@anthonycabassa) January 25, 2026
Tim Walz's National Guard is handing out free coffee and donuts to anti-ICE protesters
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 25, 2026
When asked why they were doing this, a National Guardsmen said that it was intended to demonstrate “safety and security.”
Watch:
Minnesota National Guard was asked why they’re handing out coffee, donuts, and hot chocolate to protesters.
Answer: “It’s a demonstration of safety and security. We’re here to help.”
That’s how you de-escalate.
Not masks. Not threats. Not bullets. pic.twitter.com/eV303c14xJ— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) January 26, 2026
I have to wonder who, exactly, the National Guard is there “to help.”
Are they there to help restore order so that federal agents can finish their operation in the city, or are they actually there to assist the rioters who were literally biting off fingers of federal agents yesterday?
Keep in mind that, right now, the Minnesota National Guard is not under federal control. It’s under control of Gov. Tim Walz.
But, the fact that all they seem to be doing is rewarding anti-ICE protestors with treats has many wondering if it should be federalized.
Take a look at some of these replies:
Reward them for law breaking. Wow.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 25, 2026
Well that’s just ridiculous.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 25, 2026
Regardless if federalized or not this is disgraceful and embarrassing.
— Heard it on the X (@trumpwonbishes) January 25, 2026
This comment is just hilarious:
Surprised they don’t have tampons to hand out
— Red Line News (@RedLineNewsUSA) January 25, 2026
What do you think?
Should President Trump federalize the Minnesota National Guard?
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