# ![@PatGarofalo Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::34145605.png) @PatGarofalo Pat Garofalo 🇺🇸

Pat Garofalo 🇺🇸 posts on X about in the, law, business, money the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[finance](/list/finance)  15% [countries](/list/countries)  9% [nfl](/list/nfl)  4% [stocks](/list/stocks)  2% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  2% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  2% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  1%

**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the) 8%, [law](/topic/law) #1229, [business](/topic/business) #2897, [money](/topic/money) 4%, [united states](/topic/united-states) 4%, [social media](/topic/social-media) 4%, [events](/topic/events) 3%, [we are](/topic/we-are) 3%, [fine](/topic/fine) 2%, [doj](/topic/doj) 2%

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**Top assets mentioned**
[Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Wild enter the Olympic break on a [--] game winning streak and 8-1-1 in their last [--] games. They return to play on the 26th versus the Avalanche. Buckle up 😀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019260412647338093)  2026-02-05T04:02Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Destroying a "Prosecute ICE" sculpture is a felony. If he wanted to engage in a lawful form of expression he should have just tore down a Christopher Columbus statue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019560119273681235)  2026-02-05T23:53Z 17.2K followers, 72K engagements


"Question [--] - Do you agree with the following statement on immigration policy I believe the majority of those unlawfully in the USA should pay a fine/penalty and then be granted legal status in our country Agree Disagree Agree Disagree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019813772744159609)  2026-02-06T16:41Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Huge court decision out of an appelate court. Expect this to get fast tracked to the Supreme Court Court https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/trump-mass-detention-5th-circuit-00770361 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/trump-mass-detention-5th-circuit-00770361"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019988149297115254)  2026-02-07T04:14Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Hey Mike - Please stay in Florida. Sincerely 85% of Minnesotans Please support my run for Minnesota Governor at https://t.co/8zZVI7GvB1 https://t.co/Xr6brdRATl Please support my run for Minnesota Governor at https://t.co/8zZVI7GvB1 https://t.co/Xr6brdRATl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2020243698173505874)  2026-02-07T21:10Z 17.2K followers, 47.1K engagements


"This weeks sign the financial apocalypse is near. (Yeah Im fun to hang out with.) BREAKING: The delinquency rate on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) for offices jumped +103 basis points in January to a record 12.3%. This surpasses the post-2008 Financial Crisis peak by [---] percentage points. The CMBS delinquency rate has soared +600% over the https://t.co/VUZohI5gYK BREAKING: The delinquency rate on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) for offices jumped +103 basis points in January to a record 12.3%. This surpasses the post-2008 Financial Crisis peak by [---] percentage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2020326979082605027)  2026-02-08T02:41Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Jason Myers MVP dream still alive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2020659030663020975)  2026-02-09T00:40Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@StephTweetAgain Well Minnesotas infrastructure funding doesnt come from the income tax. So ok"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2020961787202633974)  2026-02-09T20:43Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Its the week before the legislative session. Waves of groups are preparing to ask for billions of tax dollars. (As they do every legislative session) In an effort to strengthen their case they have begun asking MN media to run stories that increase their chances at cashing in. As you read these stories try to separate the stated message from the true motive. Try to figure out who profits (in more ways than one) from spending your tax dollars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021052804652011682)  2026-02-10T02:45Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@LLcoolJamzzz The market responds to incentives. Once businesses know they can make investments in wages and productivity without fear of being undercut by competitors who use unlawful labor - then we will be fine. But yes in the short term the transition will be challenging"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021095094296662220)  2026-02-10T05:33Z 17.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@unstadj Yeah. It would be a good idea for DOJ to start listening to the people who have resigned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021256459292385425)  2026-02-10T16:14Z 17.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Ever get embarrassed about something you were wrong about Here is a good coping technique: Just remember that no matter what it was you were not as wrong as Rolling Stone magazine was in [----] when they excluded Prince from their list of Best [---] guitar players of all time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021385808704364975)  2026-02-11T00:48Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A good reminder that there are those among us who are not serious about solving problems. Instead they only want to fight to get more attention and increase their fundraising. The idea that federal immigration would stop being enforced in our state is a foolish fallacy of the fringe. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022008117215543625 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022008117215543625"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022008117215543625)  2026-02-12T18:01Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Happiness comes from little things. For example: McDonalds has replaced the packaging of their [--] piece nuggets. Instead of a box it now comes in a bag. This way when you go through the drive thru - you can more easily eat your McNuggets on the way to your destination. Sweet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022040186251788333)  2026-02-12T20:08Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Minnesota has suffered enough. Please not this. Kyler Murray to the Vikings @FieldYates makes the case why Minnesota is a great fit 👀 (Via: @ESPN) https://t.co/REp2Yg2i3f Kyler Murray to the Vikings @FieldYates makes the case why Minnesota is a great fit 👀 (Via: @ESPN) https://t.co/REp2Yg2i3f"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022154127300866103)  2026-02-13T03:41Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Tariff increases are tax increases. True False True False"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022531136480747996)  2026-02-14T04:39Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Your [----] starting point QB for the Minnesota Vikings Derek Carr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022830843316559940)  2026-02-15T00:30Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Drunk Russians rarely win wars. Ukraine knows this :-) Russia thought moving their prized $1.2 billion hypersonic missile convoy deep inside their territory was safe. big mistake Ukraine patiently tracked every mile using thermal signatures jammed radars with electronic warfare and unleashed massive drone swarms to overwhelm https://t.co/544SydEy2D Russia thought moving their prized $1.2 billion hypersonic missile convoy deep inside their territory was safe. big mistake Ukraine patiently tracked every mile using thermal signatures jammed radars with electronic warfare and unleashed massive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022852566955032813)  2026-02-15T01:56Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A business model built on exploiting immigrants should be something we all oppose Aggressive enforcement needs to be targeted at construction companies who use unlawful labor. Allowing companies to employ more illegal workers lowers wages and hurts law abiding businesses. Construction company executives have held multiple meetings over the past month with the White House and Congress to discuss immigration busts at job sites. 🏗 https://t.co/7QcC31IV5H Construction company executives have held multiple meetings over the past month with the White House and Congress to discuss immigration busts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2023173587998519321)  2026-02-15T23:12Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Clearly to fix this problem - Minnesotans need to pay higher taxes. A third-party audit of the Minnesota Department of Human Services identified more than $1.7-billion in Medicaid funding that may be vulnerable to waste fraud and abuse. https://t.co/0N4Gp3rxIJ A third-party audit of the Minnesota Department of Human Services identified more than $1.7-billion in Medicaid funding that may be vulnerable to waste fraud and abuse. https://t.co/0N4Gp3rxIJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019949866076766448)  2026-02-07T01:42Z 17.2K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Tax Fact: Minnesotan's lowest income tax bracket (5.35%) is higher than the income tax bracket that everyone in Michigan pays. (4.25%)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2020886979110404498)  2026-02-09T15:46Z 17.2K followers, 432.9K engagements


"Some in the construction industry have relied on unlawful labor. They need to change their labor practices or go out of business. Minnesota is not going back to a system where cheating contractors destroy contractors that play by the rules. Follow the law. https://www.startribune.com/ice-immigration-crackdown-minneapolis-delaying-construction-new-home-builders-real-estate/601575566utm_source=gift https://www.startribune.com/ice-immigration-crackdown-minneapolis-delaying-construction-new-home-builders-real-estate/601575566utm_source=gift"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021086725443829907)  2026-02-10T04:59Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The bad news Fraud in Minnesota is so easy crooks flew here to cash in. The good news Before sentencing DOJ forcing them to give up others from Philadelphia who were ripping us off. There will be many more fraud tourism indictments guilty pleas and prison sentences. A Philadelphia pastor and a university president used bogus companies imaginary employees and AI-generated notes to steal millions in taxpayer funds. @kare11 https://t.co/mOWjdgGqLa A Philadelphia pastor and a university president used bogus companies imaginary employees and AI-generated notes to steal millions in taxpayer funds."  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021248686831837385)  2026-02-10T15:43Z 17.2K followers, 10.6K engagements


"It would be a lot easier to formulate a thoughtful opinion on current events in Minnesota (especially about immigration) if the majority of people "sharing" information would stop lying"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021333707211374713)  2026-02-10T21:21Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Might be time to rename our state and go for a major rebranding effort. Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation's "largest known outbreak" of TMVII a sexually transmitted fungal skin infection that can cause severe ringworm. https://t.co/UFVvdCXQ1n Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation's "largest known outbreak" of TMVII a sexually transmitted fungal skin infection that can cause severe ringworm. https://t.co/UFVvdCXQ1n"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021740471392121258)  2026-02-12T00:17Z 17.2K followers, 42.6K engagements


"@CheyCab I realize it is only February but I think I already found my Halloween costume"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021769558626050421)  2026-02-12T02:13Z 17.2K followers, [---] engagements


"COINCIDENCE Less than [--] hours after a St Paul Lioness arrived on scene with her bathrobe slippers and a cell phone: - Cooperation between federal and state law enforcement was restored - The ICE surge ended - Temperature A balmy [--] degrees 😂 Mission Accomplished"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022079777398829451)  2026-02-12T22:46Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Mancinis is awesome. One of Minnesotas best For nearly [--] years Mancini's has been a beloved fixture in St. Paul treating everyone like family. https://t.co/svCI4gPVm7 For nearly [--] years Mancini's has been a beloved fixture in St. Paul treating everyone like family. https://t.co/svCI4gPVm7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022321140757086608)  2026-02-13T14:45Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Strib lists Top [--] reasons why Minnesota has an epidemic of fraud. But it misses the primary reason why. ✅The weaponization of false allegations of racism by bad actors who put political pressure on DFL elected leadership to keep the money flowing. https://www.startribune.com/why-is-minnesota-so-vulnerable-to-medicaid-fraud/601567547 https://www.startribune.com/why-is-minnesota-so-vulnerable-to-medicaid-fraud/601567547"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022334760715207025)  2026-02-13T15:39Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@PillenEmSoft Yeah I agree. Its funny how Bill Maher got the a President of the United States to give him millions in free advertising"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022755820828549619)  2026-02-14T19:32Z 17.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@Minotnd701 I need to know you are not a bot. Please share a position of DJTs that you disagree with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022797693328740521)  2026-02-14T22:18Z 17.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Africa is the fastest growing continent on Earth. America is a natural ally for trade and partnerships. The fact that we are pushing them into expanded commerce with China is so mind numbingly stupid that it defies description. BREAKING: China has announced it will remove all tariffs on goods imported from the [--] African countries it has diplomatic relations with allowing those products to enter China without import taxes and the policy will take effect on May [----]. https://t.co/ALKwjgKfhg BREAKING: China has announced it will remove all tariffs on goods imported from the [--] African countries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022819348898025973)  2026-02-14T23:44Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@lloydletta No. But didnt vote for Harris either"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2023084168624926738)  2026-02-15T17:17Z 17.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@BirdChayser Require employees to use lawful labor. Enforce laws to deter employers from using unlawful labor. Businesses say they will invest in tools/training that enhance productivity as long as they know competitors wont undercut them with illegal workers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2023412025809129515)  2026-02-16T14:59Z 17.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Slippers on while outdoors. Wearing a bath robe in public. Thats some Minnesota funny for ya"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2021759832924336475)  2026-02-12T01:34Z 17.2K followers, 24.5K engagements


"I hope nobody has any B roll of the Minnesota House in action. 😳 Watch as MAGA loudmouth Randy Fine illegally casts votes for other members of the Florida House of Reps. This is the same guy preaching to us about election integrity when he cant even follow the rules himself. He clearly looks around to make sure no one is watching then https://t.co/bDR6ADYEXD Watch as MAGA loudmouth Randy Fine illegally casts votes for other members of the Florida House of Reps. This is the same guy preaching to us about election integrity when he cant even follow the rules himself. He clearly looks around to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022346147692728824)  2026-02-13T16:24Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"These are the words and behavior of an unhealthy individual. DJT - You are the President of the United States. Act like it. You are embarrassing everyone who voted for you. Worse you are turning the Office into a joke. Grow up. 🚨 President Trump on Bill Maher: Bill Maher is a highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT and Republicans should stop using him to show how the Left is coming over our way Bill continues to suffer from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) and there is nothing that will https://t.co/UNwkLTvTEQ 🚨 President Trump on Bill Maher: Bill Maher is a highly overrated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022751101850632423)  2026-02-14T19:13Z 17.2K followers, 15.8K engagements


"Minnesotans look at this map and say - Iron Range - Mankato - ALL of Wisconsin Yeah. Fact check true. U.S. counties with the highest and lowest rates of excessive drinking. The map draws on the most recent annual data from the CDCs Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program. Wisconsins elevated drinking rates are influenced by https://t.co/8o5d8MKpSU U.S. counties with the highest and lowest rates of excessive drinking. The map draws on the most recent annual data from the CDCs Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and the County Health"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2022854368387543191)  2026-02-15T02:03Z 17.2K followers, 18.4K engagements


"Some federal employees are not getting paid because of the government shutdown. Until those workers start getting paid there is zero excuse for any member of Congress to be in Europe. Fix problems before traveling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2023112504331956588)  2026-02-15T19:09Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Another internet winner. The Internet is undefeated. One of the greatest moments in cinematic history. https://t.co/wDI0kqrbi7 The Internet is undefeated. One of the greatest moments in cinematic history. https://t.co/wDI0kqrbi7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2023132278361149444)  2026-02-15T20:28Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"That was one heck of a final lap for the Daytona 500😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2023166338450034859)  2026-02-15T22:43Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@land10k_gophers An adult conversation needs to take place about placing the Minneapolis school district under state receivership"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2023416783198449776)  2026-02-16T15:18Z 17.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@land10k_gophers There is a designation in law called Statutory Operating Debt that puts schools in the equivalent of a fiscal straight jacket"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2023429240163885484)  2026-02-16T16:08Z 17.2K followers, [--] engagements


"My advice on ending one of the nightmares in MN right now: Work with Feds on changing the tactics utilized enforcing immigration laws in Minnesota instead of trying to claim Feds cant/shouldnt enforce immigration law in Minnesota. One goal is achievable. The other is not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011792547123798206)  2026-01-15T13:28Z 17K followers, 17.9K engagements


"@land10k_gophers No. I dont know the strategy and goal you are referring to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011797440953819624)  2026-01-15T13:47Z 17K followers, [---] engagements


"@land10k_gophers So what is the real goal you mention"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011800753094967309)  2026-01-15T14:00Z 17K followers, [---] engagements


"The state is holding the unclaimed property of A LOT of people. This is a legit state government website. There is no charge to get your money back. Please let me know you find money owed to you. Thanks https://minnesota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/ https://minnesota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011841960936378639)  2026-01-15T16:44Z 17.1K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Sam Darnold (QB) now listed as Questionable for the playoff game this weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011931379290849354)  2026-01-15T22:39Z 17K followers, [----] engagements


"I desperately want to be wrong but sadly I have serious doubts the worst is over in MN. In addition to a lack of leadership calming things down too many Minnesotans either believe: A) Every illegal immigrant in Minnesota should be immediately deported regardless of circumstance OR B) State politicians can actually stop federal immigration enforcement in MN. A is wrong and B is factually untrue. God helps us for what comes next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011935722014388414)  2026-01-15T22:57Z 17.1K followers, 53.3K engagements


"@KC57016607 Because they are an infinite number of situations that dont merit deportation. Im not saying all or most but some. Here is one example: Parents enter the country illegally when their child is [--]. The child is now [--] years old. Deportation in that situation is foolish. IMHO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011940412332589099)  2026-01-15T23:15Z 17K followers, [----] engagements


"@TheSimDoughnut @KC57016607 I dont view murd*ring several people as the same thing as an immigration violation when a person was a toddler. But this is social media so I look forward to you explaining how they are the exact same thing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011966460994666923)  2026-01-16T00:59Z 17K followers, [----] engagements


"I would expect many more I-9 verification requests from ICE for the foreseeable future. Of all their enforcement actions I think this would be the one that has the broadest support with the public. Homeland Security audits Hennepin Healthcares employment records for undocumented workers https://t.co/ArpqwFZF25 Homeland Security audits Hennepin Healthcares employment records for undocumented workers https://t.co/ArpqwFZF25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2011970870877520173)  2026-01-16T01:16Z 17K followers, [----] engagements


"@WakandaRube Yes. He is part of the problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012051142445056090)  2026-01-16T06:35Z 17.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Minnesota refuses to allow the federal government access to those already in jail who also are in the country illegally. Wisconsin Michigan etc permit this. Safer for Feds to take custody in jail than out on the streets. Why dont we allow that here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012145667410624842)  2026-01-16T12:51Z 17K followers, [----] engagements


"Correction: Earlier today I posted that MN does not turn over criminals who are in custody and in the USA illegally. That is wrong. The state of MN DOES do this with ICE. The issue is with some county jails not state prisons and not all county jails - just some. The last thing MN needs is people sharing misinformation. My apologies for getting this one wrong. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012187933072396534 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012187933072396534"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012187933072396534)  2026-01-16T15:39Z 17.1K followers, 70.3K engagements


"@aRubeInStillH2O Yes but in times like this it is important to be precise. Things are bad enough. We dont need people blaming everyone for the actions of some"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012202043792818230)  2026-01-16T16:35Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Can someone restore Minnesota to its default settings please"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012358612203508188)  2026-01-17T02:57Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Another example of social media putting people into a trance. https://alphanews.org/exclusive-tech-workers-say-they-were-mistaken-for-ice-agents-accosted-by-anti-ice-mob/ https://alphanews.org/exclusive-tech-workers-say-they-were-mistaken-for-ice-agents-accosted-by-anti-ice-mob/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012630307913011628)  2026-01-17T20:57Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The delusional fringes in Minnesota who are hypnotized by social media are ruining everything for the rest of us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012693651499962409)  2026-01-18T01:08Z 17.1K followers, 32.7K engagements


"49ers in full implosion mode"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012703321371390371)  2026-01-18T01:47Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The Patriots are gonna be back in the Super Bowl. [----] just keeps getting worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013021622332985658)  2026-01-18T22:52Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Lesson of the Day: Cold weather solves many problems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013095702071542128)  2026-01-19T03:46Z 17.1K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Minnesota businesses that relied on unauthorized labor are going to need a new business model. Yes it is disruptive but we can no longer tolerate a labor structure that rewards those who break the law at the expense of those who follow the law"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013242288298754391)  2026-01-19T13:29Z 17.1K followers, 20K engagements


"@land10k_gophers Thats odd. Saying all illegal labor must be stopped before some can be stopped"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013255623056536040)  2026-01-19T14:21Z 17.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Absent political leadership calming things down the situation will continue to get worse in Minnesota. With every social norm violation/criminal action - the extremists feel more emboldened to escalate conflicts. Thats what mobs do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013303259805401577)  2026-01-19T17:31Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Good news. Lets have everyone calm down shall we BREAKING: MN Gov. Tim Walzs office provides a statement to @FoxNews in response to anti-ICE agitators interrupting a church service yesterday. The Governor has repeatedly and unequivocally urged protesters to do so peacefully. While people have a right to speak out he in no BREAKING: MN Gov. Tim Walzs office provides a statement to @FoxNews in response to anti-ICE agitators interrupting a church service yesterday. The Governor has repeatedly and unequivocally urged protesters to do so peacefully. While people have a right to speak out he in no"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013344571799798140)  2026-01-19T20:15Z 17.1K followers, 22.6K engagements


"@Cheycab I appreciate you being solution oriented but we could send The Pope a talking dog and reincarnate Trumps dead father to talk with him - no President will agree to zero ICE agents and stop enforcing federal law. But we should seek changes in ICE strategy and tactics. Two prominent Minnesotans share two potential solutions to our current situation. One involves giving Walz a golden parachute to step down and the other involves potentially Amy Klobuchar and a business leader with rizz. https://t.co/DnusNHdUm6 Two prominent Minnesotans share two potential solutions to our current"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013415200037175522)  2026-01-20T00:56Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"It is only a matter of time before an American version of Amelia pops up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013478647571575150)  2026-01-20T05:08Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The state of Minnesota has the authority and resources to prosecute too. Its fair to ask why they arent. There is no shortage of fraud to be exposed. Analysis: Fraud cases will suffer in Minnesota after resignations. Former federal prosecutors note the institutional knowledge needed to keep momentum in charging intertwined fraud cases https://t.co/G9UKTICjfo Analysis: Fraud cases will suffer in Minnesota after resignations. Former federal prosecutors note the institutional knowledge needed to keep momentum in charging intertwined fraud cases https://t.co/G9UKTICjfo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013799373054865724)  2026-01-21T02:22Z 17.1K followers, 11.8K engagements


"Obviously bogus allegations against Mayor Her. When did my state get so weird Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her spent the afternoon on trial disputing bizarre harassment allegations from a former friend. The judge dismissed the case after listening to the testimony. https://t.co/B4FWhcDFJI Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her spent the afternoon on trial disputing bizarre harassment allegations from a former friend. The judge dismissed the case after listening to the testimony. https://t.co/B4FWhcDFJI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013813044824944777)  2026-01-21T03:16Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"I love Minnesota I love my neighbors Our state is on the wrong track and its going take better cooperation among ALL MINNESOTANS to turn things around. This rant was brought to you by The Morning Optimist :-)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2013968018355749203)  2026-01-21T13:32Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Lower costs. Safer operation of vehicles. More good news in the area of technology. NEWS: U.S. insurer Lemonade has announced that it will offer a 50% rate cut for drivers of @Tesla vehicles when FSD is steering because it had data showing it reduced accidents. A car that sees [---] degrees never gets drowsy and reacts in milliseconds cant be compared to a https://t.co/CwyGCptTcn NEWS: U.S. insurer Lemonade has announced that it will offer a 50% rate cut for drivers of @Tesla vehicles when FSD is steering because it had data showing it reduced accidents. A car that sees [---] degrees never gets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2014069033700602112)  2026-01-21T20:14Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Awesome news (Lets hope nobody hires him as a head coach.) FLO The #Vikings have signed Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores to a contract extension. 📰: https://t.co/vQOhYZmNq6 https://t.co/LncdfXrgze FLO The #Vikings have signed Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores to a contract extension. 📰: https://t.co/vQOhYZmNq6 https://t.co/LncdfXrgze"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2014143991738958006)  2026-01-22T01:12Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"ICE Memo asserts agents can enter a residence with an administrative warrant if the target of arrest is someone with a final order of removal. https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/21/politics/ice-memo-enter-homes-without-judges-warrant https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/21/politics/ice-memo-enter-homes-without-judges-warrant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2014200080518066418)  2026-01-22T04:54Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Wild win in OT 4-3. As tough as things are in Minnesota right now this picture from the crowd after the game winning goal - helps me be more hopeful about the future of our state"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2014569957783224346)  2026-01-23T05:24Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The dramatic reduction in murders in [----] within most major US cities is truly Incredible. In one year we dropped to the lowest murder rate in [---] years. It is a one year event that has no historical parallel. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/us/murder-rate-drop-report.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/us/murder-rate-drop-report.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2014695502718156845)  2026-01-23T13:43Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Poor coaching by Sean Payton cost the Broncos this game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2015561160347533814)  2026-01-25T23:03Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"It would be very on brand for a Minnesota sports team to: ✅ Allow their starting QB to leave via free agency ✅ Struggle the following season with an unproven QB ✅ Watch their former QB lead his new team to the Super Bowl There is no other explanation. Minnesota is cursed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2015599803128815885)  2026-01-26T01:36Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@enough_lying44 Could be a factor over time but there wasn't a surge in those types of states nor in permit holders in 2024/2025 that would account for that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2016026074090463470)  2026-01-27T05:50Z 17.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Indefensible. Throw the book at this maniac. This is the United States of America. We dont tolerate political violence. No excuses. No exceptions. JUST IN: Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar gets approached by a man and sprayed with some sort of liquid during a town hall event in her district. "Secretary Kristi Noem must resign or face impeachment" Omar said before getting sprayed. The man was quickly detained and then removed https://t.co/EA8pxL16gV JUST IN: Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar gets approached by a man and sprayed with some sort of liquid during a town hall event in her district. "Secretary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2016341865306390638)  2026-01-28T02:45Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Best column Ive read so far. Worth reading all of it (not just the part you agree with) https://vanjones.substack.com/p/america-isnt-divided-on-ice-its-divided https://vanjones.substack.com/p/america-isnt-divided-on-ice-its-divided"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2012946010658484254)  2026-01-18T17:51Z 17.2K followers, 26.3K engagements


"The homicide rate in the United States dropped by over 20% in [--] year. It is now at its lowest per capita rate in [---] years. This is without historical precedent. Why do you think this has happened"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2016013696997208546)  2026-01-27T05:01Z 17.1K followers, 16.4K engagements


"@gkleinrocks NYT article is good. Provides summarized data with sources for more granular data https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/us/murder-rate-drop-report.htmlunlocked_article_code=1.G1A.8SV5.J5FRiBRPItLr&smid=url-share&fbclid=IwZnRzaAPmGOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEepH29V96A2oTxLGnuH6fGI587qqDvaFOSE1C75kuz1oCjWcIuNyb4b1vLDpk_aem_1lbpYgl-UQXYvLy4cJ0L8w"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2016274795738833216)  2026-01-27T22:19Z 17.1K followers, [--] engagements


"It isn't an original thought but it is worth repeating. "Hard times create strong leaders. Strong leaders create good times. Good times create weak leaders. Weak leaders create hard times." We are DEFINITELY at a point in that cycle where weak leaders are creating hard times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2016654355286430016)  2026-01-28T23:27Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"If you doubt the alternate realities that exist in Minnesota right now check out the competing narratives describing the ICE apprehension of Thao Xiong. Its like people live on different planets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2017097988208812092)  2026-01-30T04:50Z 17.1K followers, 34.9K engagements


"FanDuel Predicts is up and running in Minnesota Interface looks pretty close to what FanDuel Sportsbook is. Its not sports gambling. Its investing money on prediction markets tied to sporting events LOL Regardless - it is available and you can bet in Minnesota now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2017265881043136584)  2026-01-30T15:57Z 17.1K followers, 30.9K engagements


"@DarenCotter Havent used Kalshi. Looks on par with Robinhood maybe a little better but sample size is small"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2017305088637718579)  2026-01-30T18:33Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Confirming what many already thought: we are learning why these Epstein files were kept private for so long Jeffrey Epstein scouted women for New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch emails show Story w/@CarsonKessler @nathanfenno & @AndrejevAlex https://t.co/Xj5YagquYS Jeffrey Epstein scouted women for New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch emails show Story w/@CarsonKessler @nathanfenno & @AndrejevAlex https://t.co/Xj5YagquYS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2017372917764419906)  2026-01-30T23:02Z 17.1K followers, 13.2K engagements


"The follow video is artificially generated. It is not real. More of these videos are being generated regardless of the message or view. Im sharing this so you can ask yourself - Why did someone make this fake video How do they benefit from generating fake content American who was born in Minnesota returns to visit and she cant believe whats happened Minnesota does not even look like Minnesota anymore The streets the stores the people it all feels like somewhere else As shes filming she gets screamed at by foreigners telling https://t.co/bJJ3B8mSKN American who was born in Minnesota returns to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2017606237416759751)  2026-01-31T14:29Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"It is dangerous to ask a question on social media that you don't know the answer too but I'm gonna try anyways. If a person comes to the USA and seeks asylum are they then A) legally in the USA B) Guaranteed the right to be released in the USA I don't know. Do you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2017721251939119454)  2026-01-31T22:06Z 17.1K followers, 11K engagements


"Mission A: Stand on a corner in South Minneapolis with a sign that says I SUPPORT ICE Mission B: Stand on a corner in St Michael (Wright County) with a sign that says NO ICE IN MINNESOTA Whoever records funniest interaction with a counter protester wins $2000 Thoughts Funny Live cast it Guaranteed entertainment Yikes Funny Live cast it Guaranteed entertainment Yikes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2017777843317420097)  2026-02-01T01:51Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"At some point there will be a President elected from the Democratic Party. Recent events have created an expectation among Dems that when a Dem wins fewer immigration laws will be enforced. Even fewer than when Biden was in office. Immigration issues arent going to go away"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2018065182564458518)  2026-02-01T20:53Z 17.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@MarieLouis12367 But expectations have changed for the far left. They wont tolerate that level of enforcement from a Democratic nominee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2018075433921618321)  2026-02-01T21:34Z 17.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Wife and I went to South Minneapolis for dinner last night. We had a great meal excellent service and a wonderful time. I hope more people do the same and help out restaurants. But its scary that less than [--] miles away people setup a checkpoint to identify traffic. WTF Some in South Minneapolis have created what they call filter blockades on Cedar Ave. A handout says the roundabout like blockade is meant to bring neighbors together to strategize against ICE while also identifying traffic coming into the area. Minneapolis February [--] [----] https://t.co/xNSTJ83YXh Some in South Minneapolis have"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2018100777131151558)  2026-02-01T23:14Z 17.1K followers, 43.5K engagements


"Instead of using his political capital to promote smart ideas Trump instead squanders that capital on his ridiculous conspiracy theory that he won Minnesota [--] times. This foolishness erodes public confidence in some of his other ideas that would actually help the country. Dumb. Trump: "Minnesota is a mess. There's something in the water up there. I won the state three times but I got no credit for it. I won that state three times but it's a rigged state. Really rigged badly with the Somalians and the Somalians and the theft. These are people who don't https://t.co/5y3MH3V7Bu Trump: "Minnesota"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2018474329982513555)  2026-02-02T23:59Z 17.1K followers, 11.7K engagements


"The [--] hotels are gonna make more off the lawsuit than they ever could have selling liquor during the delay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2018898616673538484)  2026-02-04T04:05Z 17.2K followers, 95.8K engagements


"See I told you so. #BITCOIN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019480741256610216)  2026-02-05T18:38Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@jahdod I think the stock market of [----] had the same features"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019490151940882575)  2026-02-05T19:15Z 17.2K followers, [---] engagements


"It has collapsed because it is none of these things. "Bitcoin has fallen deeper into the red as investors re-assess the practical utility of a token that has been championed not only as a hedge against inflation and macroeconomic uncertainties but also as an alternative to fiat currencies and traditional safe-havens such as gold.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019626101358608833)  2026-02-06T04:16Z 17.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@skar_612 The problem is primarily the culture in MN state government. The incentives motivation and pressure are all geared towards more government spending. In government nobody makes money off integrity and efficiency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PatGarofalo/status/2019957987293675642)  2026-02-07T02:14Z 17.2K followers, [---] engagements

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