Pod Save America ICE Kills Minnesota Mom
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Jan 9, 2026 
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins the discussion to address the tragic shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Frey emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation and rejects harmful narratives labeling Good as a terrorist. He explains his decision to limit ICE's presence, asserting that federal actions threaten community safety rather than enhance it. The conversation explores the political motivations behind officials' responses and sheds light on the broader implications for immigrant protection and community unity after the incident.
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Video Contradicts ICE Self-Defense Claim
- Video shows Renee Good's car move slightly then reverse as ICE agents surround her, and an agent shoots her through the windshield and twice at close range.
- Jon Favreau argues the visual evidence contradicts ICE's self-defense claim and demands an investigation, not pre-judgment.
Administration Prejudged The Killing
- Vice President J.D. Vance publicly called Renee Good a "deranged leftist" and urged DOJ investigation without evidence.
- Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau call this a prejudgment that politicizes a deadly incident and shows the administration's disregard for truth.
DHS Use-Of-Force Policy Undermines Claim
- Jon Favreau cites DHS use-of-force policy saying shooting at vehicles is only justified if the vehicle threatens death or serious injury and no other defense exists.
- He emphasizes the agent moved out of the car's path, undermining self-defense claims.