Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pushed back sharply during an interview against the federal government’s characterization of the woman killed by an ICE agent in the city earlier this week. Frey said Renee Good should be viewed as a victim, not a domestic terrorist, directly challenging statements made by officials tied to the Trump administration.
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“I don’t know a lot about her,” Frey said, “but what I do know is that she’s a victim and doesn’t appear to have been doing anything wrong.” He argued that early descriptions from federal authorities unfairly framed the incident before all the facts were known.
According to Frey, video and available information suggest Good was attempting to leave the area when the shooting occurred. He said she appeared to be making a two- or three-point turn to get away from where ICE agents were positioned, rather than posing a threat to them.
The mayor took particular issue with what he described as an immediate narrative from federal officials claiming the ICE agents acted purely in self-defense while labeling Good a domestic terrorist. Frey dismissed that portrayal outright, calling it false and irresponsible.
“That’s a load of bullsh*t,” Frey said, accusing the administration of shaping public perception before a full and independent investigation has been completed. His remarks underscore growing tension between Minneapolis city leadership and federal authorities over the handling and public messaging of the fatal shooting.[/read]