Leavitt: Trump Spoke With Minnesota Gov. Walz; Reviews Underway

During a White House briefing on January 26, 2026, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trumpand Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz held what she described as a “constructive” conversation about the situation in the state. Leavitt added the president “did not make a commitment” on specific next steps, and pointed to ongoing federal investigations and reviews, including efforts involving Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the FBI, as well as an internal Customs and Border Protection (CBP) review. Her remarks emphasized process, coordination, and pending findings as officials assess developments.