What A Day The White House Blames Victim In Minnesota ICE Shooting
Jan 9, 2026
Alex Wagner, a keen political analyst and host of Runaway Country, discusses the tragic shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota. She highlights the disturbing rhetoric from the White House that tarnishes Renee's memory, illustrating how public sympathy shifts when the victim fits a certain narrative. They delve into the administration's dehumanizing treatment of blue states and compare grassroots resistance movements to mainstream media coverage. The conversation wraps up with insights on legislative developments impacting health care and Trump’s controversial proposals.
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Administration Frames Victim Before Facts
- The White House quickly framed Renee Good's death as extremist behavior rather than await facts.
- Jane Coaston highlights how administration officials slandered the victim to justify federal agents' actions.
Smearing Replaces Investigation
- Alex Wagner and Jane Coaston note top officials, including Trump, misrepresented video evidence to defend the shooting.
- They argue the rapid smearing signals a broader pattern of dehumanizing political opponents.
Race Shapes Public Outrage
- Wagner highlights that this case resonates because the victim is a white mother, revealing racial biases in public empathy.
- Visual evidence amplified outrage and made the incident harder to ignore.
