Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good as "state-sponsored terrorism," saying video and eyewitness accounts contradict DHS claims that she tried to run over federal agents. Multiple angles of footage and several commentators have raised doubts about the official narrative, and critics pointed to past instances when DHS provided inaccurate information. The officer has not been publicly identified and authorities say the incident remains under investigation.
Newsom Calls ICE Shooting 'State-Sponsored Terrorism' After Video Raises Questions
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California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, calling the incident "state-sponsored terrorism." The officer, who has not been publicly identified, shot Good multiple times through the driver-side window as she drove away, officials say.
Newsom called the ICE officer's fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) characterized the encounter as an act of "domestic terrorism," alleging the driver attempted to run over several federal agents. However, video footage from multiple angles and several eyewitness accounts have cast doubt on that narrative, showing details that contradict the DHS account.
Newsom mocked Noem at her Wednesday press conference. / X/GovPressOffice
Newsom and other critics pointed to the disputed evidence and to recent controversies involving the department — including a report last year that accused DHS of providing false information about an officer-involved shooting in Chicago. In a post on X, Newsom’s press office wrote in all caps:
"STATE. SPONSORED. TERRORISM."The post also included a mocking image of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem with the caption, "All hat. No clue."
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On his personal account, Newsom went further, accusing the Biden administration’s successor of enabling a "personal police force" and saying that the broader federal approach has "driven extremism and cruelty while discarding basic safeguards and accountability." He added that the death of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen highlights the human consequences of that policy direction.
Newsom joined a long list of critics of the ICE shooting. / Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images
The White House did not immediately offer a comment. Former President Donald Trump posted on social media that the officer involved was "lucky to be alive," a reaction that drew criticism from those who say the footage does not support DHS and some political statements about the encounter.
Questions From Officials and Commentators
Local leaders and commentators from across the political spectrum have questioned certain official claims. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have expressed skepticism about some aspects of the initial accounts. Media analysts and commentators, including contributors on Fox News, also noted inconsistencies between released footage and public statements by elected officials.
Sam Stein, writing on X as an MS NOW contributor, listed specific discrepancies between Gov. Noem’s public description and the video: that the officer appeared to be out of the vehicle’s path when the driver passed, that multiple agents were not clearly under threat in the footage, and that the agents did not appear to be stuck in the snow as claimed.
Authorities say the incident remains under investigation. Officials have not released the name of the ICE agent involved, and investigators are reviewing body-camera and security footage, eyewitness testimony, and other evidence to determine the sequence of events and whether departmental policies were followed.
What remains clear: a 37-year-old woman is dead, public trust in parts of the federal response is strained, and questions about the accuracy of official statements have intensified calls for a thorough, transparent investigation.
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