Fight Back with Jake Shields Jake Shields on the Renee Good ICE Shooting
Jan 12, 2026
A traffic stop takes a dark turn as Jake Shields dissects the shooting of Renee Good by ICE. He condemns the execution of an unarmed citizen, arguing both sides celebrate similar tragedies too readily. Shields stresses the need for political unity and calls out the hypocrisy of celebrating such shootings while urging a tone-down of divisive rhetoric. He critiques the racial dynamics at play and warns of the repercussions for political groups drawing lines in the sand. Ultimately, he advocates for accountability and a collective stance against state violence.
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Recounting The Renee Goode Encounter
- Jake Shields recounts the Renee Goode scene: an officer steps in front of her car, she turns the wheel and he fires three shots.
- He emphasizes she was unarmed and died hearing contempt rather than fear.
Celebrating State Violence Deepens Division
- Jake Shields argues political tribes are cheering executions on both sides, worsening national division.
- He warns celebrating state violence invites reciprocal abuses by opposing factions and agencies.
Don’t Celebrate Government Killings
- Avoid cheering when state agents kill political opponents because it normalizes executions by government agencies.
- Unite across parties to oppose government overreach and protect citizens from extrajudicial killings.