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Former ICE Director Slams Noem's 'Irresponsible' Remarks on Shooting

1/8/2026

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Former ICE Acting Director John Sandweg criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for her remarks about the Minneapolis shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
Noem labeled the incident as "domestic terrorism" and claimed Good attempted to run over ICE agents.
Sandweg, who served under President Obama, described Noem's remarks as incredibly irresponsible.
He argued that initial information is often incorrect and investigations should precede definitive claims.

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Former ICE Acting Director John Sandweg criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for her remarks about the Minneapolis shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
Noem labeled the incident as "domestic terrorism" and claimed Good attempted to run over ICE agents.
Sandweg, who served under President Obama, described Noem's remarks as incredibly irresponsible.
He argued that initial information is often incorrect and investigations should precede definitive claims.