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White House Fires Back at Jimmy Kimmel Over Controversial Minneapolis Shooting Comments

Washington, D.C. – January 9, 2026 – The White House has sharply rebuked late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for his incendiary commentary on a fatal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting in Minneapolis, labeling his remarks as “sick depravity” and questioning ABC’s decision to air them.

The escalating feud highlights deepening divides over immigration enforcement, media bias, and the role of entertainment in political discourse.

The controversy erupted following the January 7 shooting death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis. According to ICE officials, Good was targeted in a raid linked to suspected immigration violations.

Body camera footage and social media videos show her vehicle accelerating toward officers as she attempted to flee, prompting an agent to open fire in what authorities described as self-defense.

Good was pronounced dead at the scene, sparking immediate protests and calls for an independent investigation from local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who demanded ICE “get the f–k out” of the city.

Good’s death has fueled national outrage, with critics arguing it exemplifies excessive force under President Donald Trump’s stringent immigration policies. Supporters of the administration, however, maintain the agent’s actions were justified to protect officers’ lives.

The incident comes amid a broader crackdown on undocumented immigration, including increased deportations and workplace raids, which Trump has touted as essential for national security.

On his ABC show Jimmy Kimmel Live! aired January 8, Kimmel didn’t hold back. In a monologue laced with sarcasm and visual props, he lambasted Trump and federal immigration tactics.

Brandishing a T-shirt reading “Donald J. Trump is gonna kill you,” Kimmel accused the president of fostering a climate where law enforcement acts with impunity. He followed with another shirt echoing Frey’s expletive: “Get the F–k out of MPLS.”

“This isn’t law enforcement—it’s state-sponsored violence,” Kimmel declared, mocking the self-defense narrative as “political cover.” He urged viewers to protest, framing the shooting as symptomatic of Trump’s “divisive” agenda.

The segment drew swift backlash from the White House. The official Rapid Response account on X (formerly Twitter) fired off a statement: “Jimmy Kimmel pushes the narrative that President Trump is ordering ICE to kill Americans… Why is ABC allowing such sick depravity on their network?” Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt amplified the criticism, calling Kimmel’s props “inflammatory and irresponsible,” arguing they endanger officers by misrepresenting facts. “This isn’t comedy—it’s dangerous propaganda,” she said in a press release.

Kimmel’s history of clashing with Trump dates back to the 2024 Oscars, where his jokes prompted the president to threaten media regulations.

The comedian has since positioned himself as a vocal critic, often using his platform to highlight immigration issues and police accountability. ABC defended the segment as protected speech, stating, “Our hosts express opinions reflecting diverse viewpoints, and we stand by creative freedom.”

Reactions poured in from both sides. Conservative commentators like Tucker Carlson decried Kimmel as “out of touch,” accusing him of stoking division while ignoring facts from the video.

Liberal supporters praised his boldness: “Kimmel’s calling out the truth—immigration raids are terrorizing communities,” one activist tweeted. Protests in Minneapolis continued, with Frey reiterating calls for federal restraint, while ICE maintained the operation was lawful and necessary.

This spat underscores broader tensions in American politics, where late-night TV increasingly intersects with policy debates. As investigations into the shooting proceed—led by the Department of Justice—Kimmel’s unfiltered critique and the White House’s rebuttal ensure the story remains front-page news.

For now, the battle lines are drawn: comedy versus authority, with no apologies on either side.