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By Open Chronicle News Desk
NEW YORK — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has broken his silence on the escalating tensions in Minnesota, calling on Americans to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful assembly. In a statement released on Sunday, Clinton expressed deep concern over the recent fatal shootings of civilians by federal agents in Minneapolis and the subsequent heavy-handed response to public dissent.
'LIED TO US': Former President Bill Clinton issues a scathing statement on "horrible scenes" in Minneapolis after the death of a second alleged agitator, claiming federal immigration agents are engaging in "increasingly aggressive and antagonistic tactics." pic.twitter.com/Ir4sFEzYu0
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 26, 2026
The 42nd President’s remarks come in the wake of the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, both 37, who were killed during operations conducted by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tactical units. The incidents have transformed the Twin Cities into a flashpoint for national debate over federal authority and civil liberties.
A "wake-up call"
Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls Sunday for America to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agentshttps://t.co/HTb9INlOqq pic.twitter.com/keaLsiCyhl
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 26, 2026
“The right to gather and speak our minds is at the very heart of the American experiment,” Clinton stated. “When citizens feel that their safety is being compromised by the very entities sworn to protect it, they not only have a right but a duty to make their voices heard. I urge all Americans to stand up, show up, and manifest their desire for justice and accountability—peacefully and with purpose.”
🚨OH WOW: Bill Clinton just dropped a blistering statement on Minneapolis.
He says masked federal agents are seizing people off the street, peaceful citizens are being beaten and tear gassed, and Renee Good and Alex Pretti were “shot and killed.”
And he directly accuses the… pic.twitter.com/uZLS8duPwJ
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) January 26, 2026
While Clinton emphasized the importance of non-violence, his call to “manifest” and protest is seen as a direct challenge to the current administration’s “Operation Metro Surge” and the labeling of protesters as “domestic terrorists” by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Clinton also voiced support for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who have been locked in a legal and political battle with the White House over the presence of federal agents in residential neighborhoods. “We must return to a system where federal and state authorities work in partnership, respecting the rule of law and the sanctity of human life,” Clinton added.
The former President’s statement has resonated with many who feel that the federal government’s recent tactics have overstepped constitutional boundaries. As protests continue to grow in size across major U.S. cities, Clinton’s rare intervention adds significant political weight to the movement demanding the withdrawal of federal tactical units from domestic policing.