After Minneapolis Shooting, Former Trump Official Warns Against Rush to Judgment
In the wake of the fatal ICE shooting of Renée Nicole Good in Minneapolis, former Trump-era border czar Tom Homan is sounding the alarm: America is veering toward a dangerous pattern of snap judgments, social-media outrage, and assumptions of guilt before all facts are known.
The tragedy unfolded on January 7, 2026, when Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot by an ICE agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Bystander video shows Good in her SUV attempting to leave as officers issued commands, followed by gunfire. Her death has ignited protests, national debate, and sharply divided opinions.
Responses have split predictably. Some defend the officer, citing self-defense. Others condemn the shooting as excessive. Conflicting accounts about the moments leading to the shots only amplify tensions. Federal officials have described the shooting as justified, claiming Good used her vehicle as a weapon, while local authorities and eyewitnesses argue she was attempting to pull away, not attack.
Homan has taken a firm but measured stance. He calls for patience, stressing that investigations must be completed before anyone rushes to condemn or exonerate the officer. On national television, he described the incident as “tragic” but warned that slogans, accusations, and viral outrage should not replace evidence-based review. He cautioned that treating federal agents as guilty before due process not only undermines the law but also puts officers and their families at risk.
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