Pam Bondi dealt bad news from Minnesota governor - Brian Tyler Cohen

[TexasTowelie]

Summary

Background: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds to a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding state concessions following federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, including a fatal shooting by federal agents.

Brian speaks with Marc Elias from Democracy Docket and Rep. Ro Khanna of California regarding the situation.

Bondi's Demands:

• Share state Medicaid and SNAP program records with federal government
• Repeal sanctuary city policies
• Grant DOJ access to Minnesota's voter registration data

Walz's Response:

• Rejects the letter as not a "serious attempt" at cooperation
• States Minnesota already cooperates with federal authorities on detainee transfers
• Counters by reminding Bondi she's over a month late releasing the Epstein files she promised

Key Concerns Raised:

• Timing and tactics: The demands came immediately after federal agents shot and killed someone during "Operation Metro Surge," appearing to use violence as leverage for political concessions
• Voter data focus: Critics argue the administration wants voter information to influence the 2026 midterm elections, not for legitimate law enforcement purposes
• Legal issues: Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon called the request an "outrageous attempt to coerce" the state into violating state and federal privacy laws

Broader Context:

• The DOJ is in active litigation with 24 states over similar voter data requests
• Bondi previously claimed Epstein client lists were on her desk but has only released already-public documents
• Some Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, are reportedly considering impeachment proceedings against Bondi