Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey clash on Twitter

The president called the Minneapolis mayor a "lightweight." Frey fired back with a "yawn."

October 8, 2019 at 7:46PM
President Donald Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
President Donald Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. (Jenni Pinkley/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Ahead of President Donald Trump's Thursday rally in Minneapolis, he traded barbs with Mayor Jacob Frey Tuesday morning. Minneapolis city leaders and the president's campaign are in a dispute over who should pay for security costs at the rally.

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