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Noem Defends Deadly Force Amid Double Standards Debate

1/11/2026

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended a federal agent's deadly force in the shooting of Rene Good, saying the officer acted because Good accelerated toward them.
Jake Tapper pressed Noem by referencing the January 6 Capitol riot and asking whether officers would be justified in shooting Trump supporters who attacked them.
Critics, including Malcolm Kenyatta, accused Noem of applying a double standard in law enforcement.

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended a federal agent's deadly force in the shooting of Rene Good, saying the officer acted because Good accelerated toward them.
Jake Tapper pressed Noem by referencing the January 6 Capitol riot and asking whether officers would be justified in shooting Trump supporters who attacked them.
Critics, including Malcolm Kenyatta, accused Noem of applying a double standard in law enforcement.