Vice President JD Vance isn’t backing down—and judging by the reaction, that’s clearly upsetting the usual media crowd. After new cellphone footage surfaced showing the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis from the agent’s perspective, Vance doubled down on his criticism of what he called a dishonest and agenda-driven press.
The video, first obtained by Alpha News, captures a tense confrontation between a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was seated behind the wheel of her car as the agent stood in front of it. The footage also shows Good’s wife outside the vehicle, taunting the agent as the situation escalated.
“What the press has done in lying about this innocent law enforcement officer is disgusting. You should all be ashamed of yourselves,” Vance wrote on X after reviewing the footage—words that clearly struck a nerve.
In a follow-up post, the vice president urged Americans to watch the video themselves. He said many had been falsely told that the agent wasn’t being threatened and had “murdered an innocent woman,” when, according to Vance, the reality shown on video is that the agent’s life was endangered and he fired in self-defense. Apparently, watching raw footage is now controversial.
Predictably, liberal commentators rushed to dispute Vance’s interpretation, confidently announcing—often with insults—that they alone possess functioning eyesight. A parade of media figures labeled the officer a murderer and accused the administration of lying, while questioning law enforcement tactics from the comfort of social media posts.
Vance responded with a longer statement, acknowledging that Good’s death was tragic, but warning that the media’s portrayal of the incident marked an “all-time moment in shameless press propaganda.” He emphasized key facts shown in the video: the officer feared for his life, had previously been seriously injured by a vehicle, and had every right to expect safety while doing his job.
“Does he have a family? Yes. Did he have reason to fear for his life? Yes,” Vance wrote. “I want our law enforcement officers to do their jobs and come home safely to their family.”
He also drew a clear line for critics of the Trump administration. If people oppose immigration policy, he said, they should direct their anger at elected officials—not at law enforcement officers enforcing the law.
Supporters of the administration quickly rallied behind Vance’s message. Elon Musk called it “a fair assessment,” while Rep. Chip Roy of Texas labeled it “the rational and appropriate view.” Others pointed to the episode as yet another reminder of why trust in establishment media continues to erode.
The footage itself shows the agent approaching the vehicle as Good says, “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad.” Her wife taunts the agent, telling him to go get lunch. Another agent repeatedly orders Good to exit the car. As her wife attempts to enter the passenger side, Good backs up the vehicle while being urged to drive. When the car moves forward, the agent says “Whoa,” the phone shakes, shots ring out, and the car veers away before crashing into a parked vehicle.
The incident has divided the country along familiar partisan lines, but the administration’s position remains firm: law enforcement officers deserve honesty, fairness, and the benefit of due process—not media trials built on selective outrage.
As the facts continue to emerge, one thing is clear: calls for truth and accountability aren’t coming from cable news panels, but from leaders willing to say what many Americans are already thinking. And that, despite the noise, is a positive step forward.
