Jacob Frey
Mentioned in 68 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Mayor of Minneapolis whose tenure has been marked by his opposition to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city, including sanctuary city policies and public statements resisting immigration enforcement. He has been a central figure in discussions about tensions between local and federal authorities, particularly regarding the Trump administration's immigration enforcement approach, and has faced criticism from some quarters for his handling of these operations and associated protests.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 24, 2026
TUCKER EXPOSES HUCKABEE??? Israel Ambassador CONDEMNED By Middle East | America First Ep. 1645
“Minneapolis mayor; opposed ICE operations; represents Democrat control of major cities”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 17, 2026
MIDTERM DESTRUCTION??? Why The GOP Is FINISHED After 2026 Midterms | America First Ep. 1641
“Minneapolis mayor coordinating local resistance to ICE enforcement operations in the city”
The Fox News Rundown · Feb 12, 2026
Evening Edition: Why Operation Metro Surge is Ending
“Minneapolis official accused of egging on protests and using inflamed rhetoric to thwart ICE operations”
The Rubin Report · Feb 12, 2026
What Minneapolis Cops Are Saying That News Ignores | Michele Tafoya
“Minneapolis Mayor criticized for sanctuary city policies and response to ICE operations and riots”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Feb 12, 2026
Bad Bunny Super Bowl Spectacle Was a ‘Crutch for the Lack of Talent,’ Says Victor Davis Hanson
“Minneapolis elected official; criticized for supporting anti-ICE protests and sanctuary policies”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
AMA: Alex Pretti, Alex Honnold, Peter Attia, & Finding Hope In Dark Times
“Minneapolis Mayor who spoke plainly about police violence; praised for political courage”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 11, 2026
The Issues Moving Gen Z And Maryland’s Breaking Point
“Minneapolis politician criticized for opposing ICE enforcement and spreading false narratives”
Red Eye Radio · Feb 5, 2026
02-05-26 Part One - A Desperate Search
“Democratic mayor cooperating with ICE on immigration enforcement coordination”
Up First from NPR · Feb 5, 2026
Partial Drawdown In Minnesota, NPR Poll: Trump and ICE, Nuclear Treaty Expires
“Minneapolis Mayor calling for end to ICE surge, describing impact as catastrophic for residents and businesses”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 5, 2026
Savannah Guthrie's Plea to Abductor, ICE Drawdown, Medical Orgs Reverse Guidance: AM Update 2/5
“Minneapolis Mayor defending sanctuary city policies and discussing legal mechanisms for ICE cooperation”
Civics 101 · Feb 3, 2026
What is ICE's job?
“Minneapolis Mayor who told Trump city would cooperate on real criminal investigations, not immigration enforcement”

The Daily · Feb 2, 2026
Can Trump Force Blue Cities to Cooperate With ICE?
“Minneapolis Mayor who has been criticized by Trump administration but has limited jail oversight”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 2, 2026
Ask Us Anything 251: Classical Christian Education? Apolitical Churches? Riots and the Midterms?
“Minneapolis Mayor mentioned as potential target for accountability in sanctuary city and riot policies”
The Al Franken Podcast · Feb 1, 2026
Norm Ornstein on ICE Terrorizing Minnesota
“Minneapolis Mayor targeted by Trump as reason for ICE deployment; attempting to negotiate reforms”

The Daily · Jan 31, 2026
“A Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed”: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis
“Minneapolis Mayor discussing federal immigration enforcement operations in his city”
Ceasefire · Jan 31, 2026
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt (R) & San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria (D)
“Mayor of Minneapolis; addressed conference about defending democracy and managing federal immigration enforcement in his city”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 30, 2026
ICE Chaos in Minneapolis, Clawdbot Takeover, Why the Dollar is Dropping
“Minneapolis Mayor; engaged in massive resistance to federal immigration enforcement operations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 30, 2026
Don Lemon ARRESTED Under Klan and FACE Acts, with Michael Knowles, Mike Davis, Bill Shipley, and Howard Blum | Ep. 1242
“Minneapolis Mayor; continued opposition to ICE operations despite federal pressure”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 30, 2026
The City of Minneapolis vs. Donald Trump
“Mayor of Minneapolis navigating federal occupation; first term defined by George Floyd murder; attempting to negotiate with Trump administration”
Up First from NPR · Jan 30, 2026
Senate Funding Deal, Border Czar Homan In Minnesota, Georgia Election Ballots Seized
“Minneapolis Mayor stating any drawdown is a good step but enforcement operations must end”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jan 30, 2026
Trump Administration Still Avoiding Accountability for Minneapolis
“Minneapolis official in conversation with Tom Homan regarding ICE operations and enforcement approach”
KCRW's Left, Right & Center · Jan 30, 2026
Will changes to ICE operations in Minneapolis be enough?
“Minneapolis mayor criticized for inflammatory rhetoric urging citizens to confront federal ICE agents”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Jan 29, 2026
The FBI Raids Fulton County ft. FBI Director Kash Patel
“Criticized for refusing to cooperate with ICE enforcement and using sanctuary city language”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 29, 2026
Bombshell New Video Shifts Pretti Narrative, and Ignorant Celebs Get Reality Check, with Will Chamberlain and Glenna Goldis | Ep. 1241
“Minneapolis Mayor whose sanctuary city policies and cooperation status remain unconfirmed despite federal claims”
Sekulow · Jan 29, 2026
EXPOSED: Homan Reveals Shocking MN Details
“Minneapolis Mayor who responded positively to Tom Homan's leadership of ICE operations in Minnesota”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
Rational Security: The “Pawing at Scott” Edition
“Minneapolis mayor opposing ICE street enforcement operations, creating federal-local conflict over immigration policy”
NPR News Now · Jan 29, 2026
NPR News: 01-29-2026 3AM EST
“Minneapolis Mayor who refused to help federal agents enforce immigration law”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Jan 29, 2026
Charlie's Vision: America As a Christian Nation
“Minneapolis mayor mentioned regarding response to immigration enforcement protests”
The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 29, 2026
Friendly Fire: ICE. Ice. (And The Oscars) Baby.
“Minneapolis Mayor involved in facilitating mass rioting in 2020 and again during current ICE enforcement operations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 28, 2026
Leftists Melt Down Over Stephen Miller, Katy Perry's Hypocrisy, and Toprah Interviews Mom, with Emily Jashinsky | Ep. 1240
“Refuses to reverse sanctuary city policies or cooperate with ICE detainer requests despite Trump administration pressure”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jan 28, 2026
Citizens Expose How the Minnesota Insurrection Is WORSE Than We Thought | Guest: Rep. Chip Roy | 1/28/26
“Refusing federal cooperation on criminal alien removal, part of alleged coordinated obstruction of justice”
Sekulow · Jan 28, 2026
BREAKING: Homan Takes Command in Minnesota
“Meeting with Homan and state officials to discuss ICE operations and public safety coordination”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 28, 2026
Chaos Is Spreading Like Cancer. What Happens Next?
“Minneapolis Mayor who refused federal offer to restore police protection for ICE agents, publicly demanding federal law enforcement leave the city”

The Daily · Jan 28, 2026
Trump Changes Course in Minneapolis
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 28, 2026
Homan Gets to Work in MN and Meets Walz, Inside the Funding of MN Activist Networks: AM Update 1/28
“Met with Homan, reaffirmed Minneapolis will not enforce federal immigration laws”
Up First from NPR · Jan 27, 2026
Bovino Out Of Minnesota, Trump Refocusing On Economy, Social Media On Trial
“Minneapolis Mayor; received call from Trump; advocating for state police investigation into ICE shootings”
Pivot · Jan 27, 2026
The Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA
The Find Out Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
The Outrage Over ICE's Actions
“Minneapolis Mayor who received phone call from Trump regarding ICE shooting response and federal intervention”
Pod Save America · Jan 27, 2026
Trump Retreats After Alex Pretti's Killing
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump?
“Minneapolis Mayor (Democrat) calling on Trump administration to back off immigration enforcement operations”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Bill Kristol: The Murder of Alex Pretti
“Minneapolis Mayor, defending citizens' constitutional rights against federal agents, refusing to suppress local resistance”

The Daily · Jan 26, 2026
10 Shots: Federal Agents Kill Another Person in Minnesota
“Minneapolis Mayor who is under federal investigation for resisting immigration enforcement”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 26, 2026
New MN Shooting Under Investigation, Major Murder Rate Drop, Winter Storm Slams US: AM Update 1/26
“Democratic mayor calling for removal of federal agents from Minneapolis following shooting incident”
Diabolical Lies · Jan 25, 2026
ICE is a Public Jobs Program for Losers
“Mayor of Minneapolis who made public statement telling ICE to 'get the fuck out' following Renee Good's killing”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 24, 2026
Ep 1293 | Ron Simmons | Can Trump Use the Insurrection Act Against Minnesota Mayhem?
“Minneapolis Mayor criticized for restricting law enforcement and encouraging resistance to ICE operations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 23, 2026
DOJ Promises MORE Arrests Over Church Stunt, with Harmeet Dhillon, and Bombshell New Blake Lively Texts, with Geragos and Eiglarsh | Ep. 1237
“Alleged to be obstructing federal immigration enforcement; subject of DOJ subpoena regarding obstruction”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 23, 2026
Vance on "5-Year-Old Detained by ICE" Story, Jack Smith Grilled, Barron Saves Woman: AM Update 1/23
“Criticized Trump administration for surging ICE agents in Minneapolis”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 22, 2026
Tucker on What the Violent ICE Protests Are Really About and What It Means for White America
“Minneapolis Mayor directing police not to enforce laws during ICE operations, obstructing federal enforcement”
Up First from NPR · Jan 21, 2026
Trump's Speech In Davos, DOJ Subpoenas For Minnesota, SCOTUS Federal Reserve Case
“Received DOJ subpoena; called for ICE agents to leave Minneapolis after deadly shooting of Renee Maclin Good”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
Bill Kristol: Trump Is Humiliating Us
“Minneapolis mayor targeted by Trump administration DOJ prosecution efforts”