GOP Candidate For Minnesota Governor Ends Campaign, Says He Cannot Support “National Republicans’ Stated Retribution” On Citizens Of His State

Chris Madel, a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, has ended his campaign, criticizing the immigration enforcement operation in his state for going “far beyond” its stated focus.

“I cannot support the national Republicans’ stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so,” Madel said in a video posted to X.

“I support the originally stated goals of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ‘Operation Metro Surge’ in locating and deporting the worst of the worst from our state, and I’ve seen many examples of ICE arresting non-U.S. citizens in Minnesota convicted of serious crimes, including murder, rape, and child sexual assault,” he continued.

“No reasonable person should want these people here, and I am