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Protester Faces Backlash Over 'White Tears' Comments

1/10/2026

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A Minnesota protester faced online backlash after expressing discomfort visiting Renee Nicole Good's memorial, who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
The protester said her 'white tears' were unhelpful, sparking backlash.
Users pointed out the irony that Renee Nicole Good was white.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended the ICE agent, saying he acted in self-defense, while some observers called the protester's comments a 'woke mind virus'.

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Story summary

A Minnesota protester faced online backlash after expressing discomfort visiting Renee Nicole Good's memorial, who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
The protester said her 'white tears' were unhelpful, sparking backlash.
Users pointed out the irony that Renee Nicole Good was white.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended the ICE agent, saying he acted in self-defense, while some observers called the protester's comments a 'woke mind virus'.