Trump Says He Sees ‘Both Sides’ In Furor Over Renee Good Killing
Forbes • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump stated he now sees “both sides” of the Jan. 7 ICE shooting in Minneapolis that killed Renee Good, amid nationwide protests over the use of force.
- A recent CNN poll showed 56% of respondents believe the shooting was not an appropriate use of force, while only 26% supported it.
- Trump urged DHS and ICE to publicize information about deportees’ criminal records, displaying mugshots labeled “Minnesota worst of the worst” to justify his immigration crackdown.
- The president’s comments echo his controversial 2017 remarks about the Charlottesville protests, where he said there were “very fine people on both sides” despite violent clashes and a fatality.
- The Justice Department has not opened
