Minnesota GOP Candidate Exits Race, Condemns Federal Immigration ‘Retribution’ Amid Minneapolis Shootings

In a surprising turn that sheds light on the volatile intersection of federal immigration enforcement and state politics, Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel abruptly ended his campaign Monday. An experienced Minneapolis attorney known for defending law enforcement officers, Madel cited his firm opposition to what he described as the national Republican Party's "stated retribution" against Minnesotans amid heightened federal immigration operations. At first glance, Madel’s withdrawal may seem like just another political exit. But when examined through the lens of America First principles—national sovereignty, lawful enforcement balanced with individual rights, and state autonomy—it highlights a deeper crisis: federal overreach undermining...