US President Donald Trump described the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week as radical and violent. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump referred to video footage captured just before the agent shot Renee Nicole Good, emphasizing that law enforcement officers must always be treated with respect. “We have to respect our law enforcement. At the very least, that woman was extremely disrespectful… You can’t act that way toward police, ICE, Border Patrol, or anyone else,” Trump stated.

He added, “Everyone has seen it. She was very violent and a radical individual. It’s very sad what happened. Her friend was also radical.” Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old US citizen and mother of three, was killed Wednesday morning when a federal ICE agent fired at her vehicle during an enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. Video of the incident has circulated online, sparking debates about what actually occurred, according to CNN.

Trump also criticized President Biden, saying, “Law enforcement is performing very well despite Biden allowing people to cross our border. Crime stats just came out—we have the best crime stats on record, even with the criminals he allowed in. Many of them have been removed.” He reiterated, “At a minimum, that woman was extremely disrespectful to law enforcement. You saw the same noises, the same actions I saw. You can’t do that to law enforcement, whether ICE, Border Patrol, or others.”

Federal officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Trump supporters, have framed the shooting as self-defense, alleging Good tried to “weaponize her vehicle” against officers. Senior administration figures have defended the agent’s actions under perceived threat. However, state and local officials, such as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, strongly dispute that narrative. They argue the video does not show Good posing a lethal threat when she was shot, noting her vehicle appeared to turn away from officers, raising questions about the use of deadly force, according to CNN.

Family and friends of Good remember her as a loving parent and compassionate person, describing her as “one of the kindest people” they knew. Vigils and protests have been held in her honor, with community members calling for accountability. The video, political reactions, and controversy over the investigation have made this case a focal point in debates about federal immigration enforcement and the use of force by authorities. US Vice President shared footage of the Minneapolis incident on January 9, stating, “Watch this, as hard as it is. Many have been told this officer wasn’t in danger, yet he fired in self-defense when his life was threatened.”