After Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Trump Calls the Driver “Disorderly” and Blames Political Agitators

The death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a poet and mother of three, after being shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis has drawn national attention and renewed debate over federal immigration enforcement practices.

The shooting occurred during an ICE operation in south Minneapolis. Video of the encounter spread quickly online, intensifying public scrutiny and fueling sharply different interpretations of what happened.

Former President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social after viewing the footage, calling it “horrible to watch.” He described Good as disorderly and claimed she struck an ICE officer with her vehicle, arguing the shooting was an act of self-defense and blaming hostility toward law enforcement on the “Radical Left.”

Publicly released video shows ICE agents surrounding Good’s SUV. She appears to hesitate, briefly reverse, and then move forward before an officer fired three shots. The vehicle later crashed into a parked car, though the footage does not clearly show an officer being hit.

Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, rejected claims that her daughter posed a threat or was linked to protests, saying Renee was frightened and known for her kindness, compassion, and gentle nature.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputed ICE’s account after reviewing the video, stating the shooting was not self-defense and calling for an independent investigation. Civil-rights advocates echoed those concerns.

Protests followed across the city, prompting state officials to urge calm. As investigations continue, the incident has intensified calls for transparency, accountability, and a reassessment of enforcement tactics that can lead to irreversible loss.