Democrats are exploiting a tragic Minneapolis shooting to launch their most aggressive assault yet on ICE and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, demanding her resignation and threatening to defund the agency tasked with protecting America’s borders.
Democrats Weaponize Tragedy for Political Gain
California Governor Gavin Newsom has joined a growing chorus of high-profile Democrats demanding DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis. The coordinated political assault represents the left’s latest attempt to weaponize tragedy to dismantle America’s immigration enforcement apparatus. Rep. Robin Kelly announced plans to introduce impeachment articles against Noem, accusing her of being an “incompetent leader” and citing obstruction of justice charges that appear politically motivated.
The Democrat response follows a predictable pattern of exploiting law enforcement incidents to advance their anti-ICE agenda. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused ICE of “disappearing people off the street” and targeting citizens, while Rep. Pramila Jayapal called ICE agents “illegal killers” and a “rogue force.” These inflammatory accusations ignore the reality that ICE agents face genuine threats while conducting lawful deportation operations in sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal law enforcement.
Conflicting Narratives Fuel Political Firestorm
Secretary Noem characterized Good’s actions as “domestic terrorism,” stating she “weaponized her vehicle” and attempted to run over federal agents during the January 7 operation. The DHS maintains the shooting was justified self-defense by an Iraq War veteran with two decades of federal law enforcement experience. However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly disputed the federal narrative after viewing video evidence, calling the self-defense claim “bullshit” and demanding ICE leave his city immediately.
The ICE officer involved, identified in records as Jonathan Ross, was previously injured in June 2025 when dragged by a fleeing suspect’s vehicle. This history provides context for his response to another potential vehicle attack. Video evidence viewed by local officials reportedly contradicts federal claims, though Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s investigation remains ongoing. The discrepancy between eyewitness accounts and federal statements has emboldened Democrats to question ICE’s credibility and operational procedures.
Immigration Enforcement Under Siege
The Minneapolis incident occurs amid ICE’s successful month-long operation that resulted in hundreds of arrests using over 2,000 federal agents. Noem defended the enforcement actions, noting ICE will “continue to do our work” despite local political opposition. The deployment represents exactly the kind of robust immigration enforcement that Trump supporters demanded and expected from his administration. Democrats’ threats to defund ICE and impose budget restrictions directly undermine constitutional immigration enforcement and national security.
Sen. Chris Murphy warned Democrats cannot support DHS funding that fails to “restrain” ICE’s operations, effectively using budget leverage to hamstring immigration enforcement. This coordinated effort to defund ICE represents a fundamental attack on federal law enforcement authority and America’s sovereignty. The Democrat coalition’s willingness to exploit a tragic incident to advance their open-borders agenda demonstrates their continued commitment to undermining immigration enforcement regardless of public safety concerns.
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