Megyn Kelly defended ICE agent Jonathan Ross after he shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, replying "Yes, she did" when critics said Good did not deserve to be shot. Video shows agents ordering Good out of an idling SUV, an agent grabbing the door, and Good briefly shifting into reverse before Ross fired a fatal shot. Ross's phone footage includes Good saying, "I'm not mad at you," and a woman identified as Rebecca Good telling an agent to "show your face." The videos and Kelly's comments have sparked a heated national debate and calls for a full investigation.
‘Yes, She Did’: Megyn Kelly Backs ICE Agent After Fatal Shooting Of Renee Good
Megyn Kelly publicly defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent after he fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, replying to critics with the blunt comment, "Yes, she did." The incident and the widely shared video footage have sparked intense public debate about the agents' conduct and the official responses that followed.
What the Videos Show
Video released from the scene shows law enforcement officers ordering Good, who was seated in the driver's seat of an SUV idling in the road, to "get out of the f***ing car." An agent approaches and grabs the door handle. The footage captures Good shifting the vehicle briefly into reverse, and as she appears to turn away from the agent at the door, ICE agent Jonathan Ross — positioned near the front of the vehicle — fires a shot that struck Good in the face, killing her.
A second clip, reportedly recorded on the agent's phone, captures a brief exchange before the shooting: Good can be heard saying, "I'm not mad at you." Another woman, identified in footage as Rebecca Good, is seen telling a masked agent to "show your face" and later saying, "We don't change our plates every morning, just so you know." Moments later, as Renee Good attempts to drive away, a shot is fired and a voice on the tape can be heard saying, "F***ing bitch." In one of the videos, the agent identified as Ross is later seen walking away from the scene.
Public Backlash and Support
On Friday, Kelly posted the agent's phone video and argued the audio supported the agent's account, writing that you can "literally hear the alarm in the officer's exclamation as he's hit," and asserting that the vehicle struck the agent. "There is nothing left to debate here," she wrote.
Claire Lehmann, founder of Quillette: "She didn't deserve to be shot in the face."
Megyn Kelly (reply): "Yes, she did. She hit and almost ran over a cop."
Prominent conservative figures also weighed in quickly, publicly defending the agent and criticizing Good. Public statements included strong language from political figures and commentators, intensifying partisan reactions to the footage and the circumstances of the shooting.
Ongoing Questions
The fatal shooting has raised urgent questions about use-of-force standards, how law enforcement handles encounters near vehicles, and how video evidence is interpreted in real time. The exchange between Kelly and other commentators has further polarized the conversation, with critics condemning Kelly's stance and others saying the footage supports the agent's account.
The incident remains the focus of public scrutiny and calls for a thorough, transparent investigation. Authorities and independent observers continue to review available video and witness statements to establish a complete timeline and determine whether procedures were followed.
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