Update (1410ET):
Recently released footage, believed to be from a nearby resident, captures the events leading up to the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. The incident involved a left-wing activist who was obstructing traffic in an attempt to impede federal agents during a deportation operation.
A clash of narratives has erupted online, with left-leaning corporate media outlets and Democrats portraying the woman who was shot and killed as innocent, while the White House and right-leaning outlets claim she was part of a group protesting ICE. The Trump administration has been swift in trying to shape the narrative to prevent Democrats from gaining ground, possibly to avoid a situation akin to ‘George Floyd 2.0’ riots.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a post on X, calling attention to the media’s portrayal of the incident:
“Remember when the media called Abrego Garcia an innocent ‘Maryland Man,’ when he was actually an illegal alien, human trafficker, wife beater, and gang member? Minnesota is a different case, but the legacy media is running the same playbook. This woman was not ‘an innocent mother dropping off her child at school.’ She was a leftist insurrectionist who was purposefully and illegally obstructing law enforcement operations. More evidence here:”
Remember when the media called Abrego Garcia an innocent “Maryland Man,” when he was actually an illegal alien, human trafficker, wife beater, and gang member?
Minnesota is a different case, but the legacy media is running the same playbook.
This woman was not “an innocent… https://t.co/ov2Jj4oyka
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 10, 2026
One X user highlighted the suppression of crucial footage by the media to control the narrative and maintain influence.
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Differing narratives surround the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. Some media outlets focused on the shooting of a woman by an ICE agent during a deportation operation, while others highlighted her involvement in a left-wing group that targeted ICE agents.
Alpha News released cellphone footage from an ICE agent, offering a new perspective on the incident and the agent’s actions. The video seems to confirm that the woman was obstructing law enforcement in the street.
Reports indicate that the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was part of a group of activists who monitored and opposed ICE operations in Minnesota.
Vice President JD Vance criticized the media for misrepresenting the situation and defended the law enforcement officer involved.
*This story is developing. Stay tuned for further updates.
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