Vance defends ICE officer who fatally shot woman in Minnesota: ‘Absolute immunity’

Published January 8, 2026 4:07pm ET



Vice President JD Vance vociferously defended the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who shot and killed Renee Good in Minnesota on Wednesday, stating that federal agents are protected by “absolute immunity” when carrying out law enforcement operations.

The vice president joined White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for an impromptu briefing, where he shamed the media for accusing the officer of “murder.”

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