After a tragic shooting incident in Minneapolis, Donald Trump and his supporters attempted to portray the victim, Renee Nicole Good, as a “domestic terrorist.” However, newly surfaced footage has cast doubt on this narrative. Good, a mother of three, was fatally shot by ICE agents after dropping her son off at school. The aftermath of the shooting saw Trump’s associates labeling her as someone who “weaponized her vehicle,” with JD Vance calling it a “tragedy of her own making.”
Despite efforts by the White House to defend the ICE agent involved in the shooting, his own bodycam footage told a different story. The video, released by Alpha News, showed Good interacting calmly with the officer before the situation escalated. Good, in a kind manner, complied with the officer’s requests but was met with aggression from the ICE agents.
The footage revealed that Good did not pose a threat to the ICE agent, as she turned her car away from him before being shot three times. In a shocking turn of events, the agent was heard using derogatory language towards Good after the shooting.
The released video contradicted claims made by Trump’s team, who sought to downplay Good’s death and the subsequent protests in Minneapolis, a city still reeling from previous tragic events like the murder of George Floyd. The incident also drew parallels with the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
Amidst the controversy, Trump and his allies continued to push a narrative that painted Good as the aggressor, despite evidence suggesting otherwise. Good, described as a caring Christian by her loved ones, was remembered for her kindness and dedication to her family. The footage from the incident provided a stark contrast to the attempts to justify the actions of the ICE agent involved.