Conservative Minnesota pastor on how he went from Trump supporter to member of the resistance

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published January 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST

Sergio Amezcua is a pastor from Minnesota who voted for President Trump in 2024. He’s now speaking out against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with him about how his congregation is responding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Twin Cities.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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Conservative Minnesota pastor on how he went from Trump supporter to member of the resistance

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