Border Patrol agent hugs protester in heartwarming moment caught on video during Minnesota operation

A hug shared between a Border Patrol agent and a protester showed a heartwarming moment of humanity in Minnesota as clashes over immigration enforcement rattle the U.S.

A conversation between a Border Patrol agent in full gear and an anti-immigration enforcement protester was caught on video Thursday, giving insight into federal agents' demeanor as they provide security amid rising tensions nationwide.

Speaking to the female protester, who was carrying a bullhorn and gas mask, the agent sought common ground over their shared experience of U.S. military service.

"You signed [up] to become a soldier, right," the agent asked the woman. "The purpose of the soldier is to go to war. This mission is different [with Border Patrol]. I understand, because I was in the Air Force, and I was an airman."

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