Trump’s U.S. Attorney Pick For Minnesota Could Trigger Surge In Deportations

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — President Donald Trump’s nomination of attorney Daniel Rosen to serve as U.S. Attorney for Minnesota isn’t just a change in leadership. It could reshape how federal justice is enforced across the state.

From drug trafficking and political corruption to civil rights violations and immigration enforcement, the U.S. Attorney wields broad power to decide which federal crimes get prosecuted.

With Rosen poised to replace former President Joe Biden’s appointee Andrew Luger, Minnesota could be on the verge of a dramatic shift in law enforcement priorities.

Republicans expect Rosen to crack down on illegal immigration and federal benefit fraud, especially in the wake of the state’s massive $250 million Feeding Our Future scandal, the largest pandemic-related fraud case in the country.

If confirmed, Rosen is also expected to support more aggressive federal deportation actions and immigration enforcement, in line with Trump’s broader policy agenda.

“Dan Rosen is one of the sharpest legal minds in the entire country, and we are thrilled that President Trump has nominated him to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota,” said Reps. Tom Emmer, Pete Stauber, Michelle Fischbach, and Brad Finstad in a joint statement.

“With over three decades of experience as an attorney and a proven commitment to public safety, Dan will uphold the rule of law and keep criminals off our streets. As fraud and crime run rampant under Governor Walz’s watch, we urge our colleagues in the Senate to act quickly to confirm Dan’s nomination.”

The Senate Judiciary Committee received Rosen’s nomination on May 6 and will weigh his confirmation in the coming weeks.