She and many others were paid and came from out of state to Minnesota, with the calling and support of Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Governor Tim Walz, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. They provided the use of Signal chats to coordinate activities targeting law enforcement officers and their families.
The reported conduct, including riots, property damage, blocked city streets, and intimidation of citizens, is unacceptable. Any involvement by public officials should be thoroughly investigated, and those responsible for criminal activity should be held accountable.