IHIP News Kristi Noem Smiles As She Defends ICE's Murder of Renee Good in Disaster Interview
Jan 12, 2026
The hosts deliver sharp critiques of Kristi Noem's media persona and her questionable responses in a recent interview. They highlight the systemic issues surrounding ICE's actions, particularly the tragic case of Renee Good. Discussion turns to the historical context of border agent violence and the societal impacts of prioritizing policing over social investment. With focus on media complicity, they argue for a clearer depiction of abuses under current leadership, while praising voices that challenge mainstream narratives.
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Smirk As A Signal
- Kristi Noem's televised smirk suggested complicity or approval of ICE agent behavior in the Renee Goode killing.
- Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps interpret that expression as emblematic of an administration that normalizes brutality.
Incremental Failures Breed Worse Abuse
- The hosts link recent ICE violence to longstanding Border Patrol misconduct documented as far back as 2014.
- They argue that incremental governance failures created a vacuum that allowed escalation into more overt state violence.
Renee Goode Shooting Recounted
- The hosts recount the viral video of Renee Goode being shot by an ICE officer with her dog in the car.
- They use this incident to trace a continuity of abusive law-enforcement practices dating back years.
