Joe Rogan Turns on ICE!

Joe Rogan, a staunch Trump ally, shocks conservatives by branding ICE agents as “villains” after a fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good in Minneapolis, igniting debates over enforcement tactics amid critical deportations.

Story Snapshot

ICE officer Jonathan Ross shoots and kills 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Good during a traffic stop in Minneapolis, sparking nationwide protests.
Trump defends the shooting as self-defense on Truth Social, claiming Good ran over the officer.
Rogan calls the video “horrific” on his podcast, saying Americans now see masked ICE as “murderous military people.”
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem vows to send hundreds more federal officers to Minneapolis amid welfare fraud scandals.

Minneapolis Shooting Sparks National Outrage

ICE removal officer Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, while she drove in Minneapolis. The incident occurred during intensified immigration enforcement operations targeting criminals and deportable individuals. Disputed video footage shows Good’s vehicle allegedly striking Ross, prompting his gunfire. Nationwide protests erupted immediately, with demonstrators decrying federal agents as masked aggressors operating on city streets. This event unfolded in a Democrat-led city plagued by a massive welfare fraud scandal involving hundreds of millions stolen, primarily by Somali American defendants.

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Trump and Noem Defend ICE Amid Fraud Crackdown

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social defending Ross, stating Good “ran over” the officer in clear self-defense. Trump framed ICE as patriots removing “murderers, rapists, and escaped prisoners” from American neighborhoods, enabled by Biden-era border chaos and local corruption. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Fox News plans to deploy hundreds more federal officers to Minneapolis. Noem blamed corrupt local officials for fostering crime sanctuaries and welfare fraud. These surges address Minnesota’s scandals, politicized by Trump as “garbage” communities.

Historical context traces ICE to post-9/11 reforms under the 2002 Homeland Security Act, with perceptions of villainy revived under Trump’s 2025 deportation pledges. Unlike past raids, this shooting involved a citizen victim, amplifying polarization in a sanctuary-like setting.

Rogan’s Critique Highlights Conservative Tensions

Podcaster Joe Rogan, who endorsed Trump, interviewed Sen. Rand Paul and labeled ICE “villains” for militarized tactics. Rogan described the shooting video as “very ugly,” questioning self-defense claims despite vehicle contact. He noted Americans view masked agents as military-like figures “snatching people up,” contrasting support for local police. Paul agreed masks prove unnecessary for most arrests. This intra-conservative clash underscores debates on optics versus necessity in removing dangerous illegals.

Pro-Trump voices prioritize crime removal, while Rogan and Paul demand tactical accountability to sustain public backing. Protesters frame ICE as murderous overreach, polarizing citizen rights against enforcement.

Impacts on Enforcement and Public Perception

Protests persist into early 2026, with Trump warning of a “Day of Reckoning & Retribution” for Minnesota on Truth Social. ICE operations intensify despite backlash, complicating fraud recovery and federal-local tensions. Short-term risks include violence from escalated rhetoric; long-term, “villain” narratives may hinder deportations of criminals. Affected groups include Good’s family, targeted communities, and ICE agents facing hostility. Political fallout bolsters Trump’s base but alienates moderates via Rogan.

Video disputes persist—self-defense versus Good turning away—with no charges against Ross resolved. Limited data on exact shooting date underscores verification needs, but core facts align across reports.