There’s an old saying about reaping what you sow. Farmers understand this instinctively—plant weeds, don’t expect wheat. For years, Democratic leaders have cultivated sanctuary policies, demonized immigration enforcement, and cheered on protests against the very agents tasked with keeping Americans safe. Now the harvest has arrived in Minnesota, and let me tell you, they don’t much care for the crop.

Minneapolis has become ground zero for anti-ICE demonstrations, with protesters clashing with federal agents conducting enforcement operations. Mayor Jacob Frey has proudly declared that “Minneapolis does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws.” I’m sure that sounded very principled at the time. In practice? He’s rolled out the welcome mat for illegal aliens while tying the hands of local police. His critics say he’s allowed the city to descend into chaos by refusing to deploy officers to keep protesters at safe distances from deportation operations.

The criminals among us

The Department of Homeland Security has been conducting Operation Metro Surge, targeting violent criminal illegal aliens in sanctuary jurisdictions like Minneapolis. These aren’t people who overstayed a visa or crossed the border looking for work. We’re talking about individuals accused or convicted of homicide, rape, child sex crimes, and assault. But sure, tell me again how ICE is the problem.

When protesters gathered outside a Maple Grove hotel this week, authorities declared the gathering unlawful after property was damaged and objects were thrown at police. Several of those arrested had criminal records including robbery, theft, and DWI. Shocking, I know.

This is the environment Democratic policies have fostered. So what’s the party’s response?

Run.

According to an internal email obtained by Axios, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ staff privately advised Democratic members of Congress to avoid traveling to Minnesota altogether. I had to read the reasoning twice. The irony is almost too perfect.

From Jeffries’ staff email:
In speaking with the [Minnesota] delegation offices and the Governor’s team it has become clear that the best thing for Members to do right now is to support their MN colleagues by participating in the Days of Action in their home district this week. Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources and does not support our colleagues, the city and state government, local law enforcement and most importantly the people of Minneapolis.

The same party that has spent years vilifying police, calling to abolish ICE, and accusing agents of “brutalizing families”—Jeffries’ own words—now admits that showing up would burden the very law enforcement they’ve undermined. You can’t make this stuff up.

Moral moments from a safe distance

Some Democrats made the pilgrimage before the memo went out. Senator Raphael Warnock traveled to Minneapolis, proclaiming that “Donald Trump has unleashed evil on our streets” and calling the protests a “moral moment.” Easy words when you’re heading back to Georgia, isn’t it? The guidance also cited recent attacks on lawmakers, including Rep. Ilhan Omar being sprayed with an unknown substance and Rep. Maxwell Frost being punched at Sundance.

The threat environment is real. But here’s a thought—maybe Democratic leaders should ask themselves who stoked these flames. When you tell your supporters that ICE agents are murderers, that enforcement is evil, that resistance is a moral imperative, eventually someone takes you seriously.

Now the situation is too hot for members of Congress, and leadership’s solution is solidarity from a safe distance. How brave.

The people of Minnesota—the ones actually living with the consequences of sanctuary policies and emboldened criminals—don’t get to leave. They’re stuck with the chaos while the politicians who enabled it watch from their home districts, tweeting support and calling it activism.

Farmers know you can’t outrun a bad harvest. You just have to live with what you planted.

Key Takeaways

• Democratic leadership privately advised members to avoid Minnesota, citing burdens on law enforcement they’ve publicly vilified.
• Sanctuary policies enabled violent criminal aliens—now DHS is arresting individuals charged with homicide, rape, and child sex crimes.
• Politicians like Warnock call protests a “moral moment” but won’t stick around to face the consequences.
• The people of Minnesota are stuck living with the chaos while Democrat leaders retreat to safety.

Sources: Breitbart, Express.co.uk