Craig vs Flanagan Immigration Clash

Minnesota’s Senate race is boiling over as DFL primary rivals Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan clashed in their first debate, trading sharp blows over immigration, fraud accountability, and foreign policy. Craig, who once backed the controversial Laken Riley Act, now says she regrets the vote — a point Flanagan seized on, noting Craig was the only Minnesota Democrat to support it. Craig fired back, citing her votes against ICE funding and impeachment efforts, while accusing Flanagan of accepting donations from an ICE detention contractor — a claim Flanagan denied and said she returned. The debate also turned heated on fraud, with Craig touting her legislative efforts and Flanagan calling out Craig’s past criticism of fraud as “Republican theater.” Craig also suggested Flanagan’s lack of competitive races makes her less prepared for the general election. On foreign policy, both criticized Netanyahu and backed a two-state solution — but分歧 emerged over AIPAC, with Flanagan refusing its funding and Craig denying major campaign contributions from the group. With Flanagan already endorsed by the DFL, Craig is now rallying voters ahead of the August primary — the pivotal race that will decide who faces the GOP nominee in November. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8faf07f1918c01a8