Former NFL star Jack Brewer has launched a blistering attack on authorities in Minneapolis, accusing them of protecting what he described as "demonic thugs" amid escalating tensions over immigration enforcement. The ex-Vikings, Giants, Eagles and Cardinals safety made the explosive comments during a Fox News interview, where he also suggested Democratic opposition to ICE operations is motivated by electoral concerns.
Brewer's Fiery Defence of Federal Agents
Anger has been building across Minnesota following increased activity by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating under Trump administration directives. The situation intensified dramatically after the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse who was shot and killed during a struggle with federal officers last Saturday. This tragic incident occurred just two weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot in her vehicle by an ICE officer.
While several prominent sports figures have commented on the turmoil in Minneapolis, Brewer's defence of federal agents has been particularly vehement. "Minneapolis is protecting these thugs. It's unbelievable," Brewer declared. "These people are demonic. I've done work in third-world countries for 25 years. The values are not the same."
Calls for National Guard Intervention
The former NFL safety, who spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention, urged President Trump to deploy the National Guard to restore order. "There is something wrong in Minneapolis," Brewer asserted. "We need a city-wide behavioral health assessment. People have completely lost reality... I hope President Trump sends in the National Guard."
Brewer outlined what he believes are necessary measures: "We need curfews. We need real consequences for attacking law enforcement. These men and women should be able to do their jobs and go home to their families safely."
Political Motivations Behind Protests
The former athlete offered a controversial explanation for Democratic opposition to ICE operations, stating: "We're deporting their voters. That's part of what's happening, and it's blowing up their whole plan." This claim adds a political dimension to the already heated debate surrounding immigration enforcement in the region.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has previously appealed to President Trump to withdraw ICE from the area, but Brewer believes the administration should intensify its immigration crackdown rather than scale it back.
Cultural Values and Immigration Policy
Brewer, who received the key to Minneapolis from Mayor Jacob Frey in 2018, didn't spare his criticism for the city's leadership either. He accused Frey of "tap dancing for Somalis" and declared: "I wish I could lock the doors on that city and not let him back in if I had the power. What he has done is absolutely ridiculous... he does anything to go against the culture of America and Christianity for them."
The former NFL player expanded his critique to broader immigration policy, arguing: "You can't allow people to come into your country who don't carry the same morals and values that you do. That's what's happening. You cannot let people come into the United States who come from cultures like that, because they bring their culture with them."
Brewer's comments represent one of the most forceful defences of ICE operations from a sports personality amid the ongoing controversy in Minneapolis. His remarks have added fuel to an already volatile situation that continues to divide communities and political factions across Minnesota and beyond.
