Senator Bill Cassidy is calling for a full joint federal and state investigation into the events in Minneapolis that he described as “disturbing.” In a conference call with reporters, Cassidy said things in Minneapolis have gotten out of hand.
“We need to turn down the temperature a little bit. We need to look at what’s precipitating this, and then let’s investigate it and make an adaptation,” Cassidy said.
On social media, Cassidy said the credibility of ICE and the Department of Homeland Security are at stake. He says it seems that they may have lost sight of the purpose of the enhanced immigration enforcement operation, and that could have a profound effect on President Trump’s legacy.
“If you’re wrapping up other folks, then he threatens his legacy. Don’t do that. Focus where it should be, the good things that have been done, and back off on the things that just seem a little bit peripheral to that primary vision,” Cassidy advised.
Cassidy says the two deadly shootings at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis this month threaten to undo the positive effects of the whole operation.
“One of President Trump’s signature achievements was controlling the Southern border to arrest criminals and get them out of our country. So, we don’t want to endanger that. We want it to continue,” Cassidy said.