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Dave Matthews Calls Good's Death Murder, Protests Erupt

1/12/2026

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Dave Matthews Denounces Trump

Dave Matthews condemned U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration after Renee Nicole Good's death at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis.
In a January 9 video, he said his taxes should not fund ICE.
He described Good's death as murder and said video evidence contradicts self-defense claims.
Protests erupted in Minneapolis, and Mayor Jacob Frey called for federal agents to leave.

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Zara Larsson Condemns ICE

Zara Larsson, the Swedish singer, condemned ICE after an ICE agent shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
In a series of Instagram stories, she denounced ICE and supported marginalized groups, writing "I fucking hate ICE."
She highlighted her partner's past marijuana-related criminal record and criticized the immigration system's impact on families.
The incident spurred protests and drew renewed criticism of U.S. immigration policies from artists Neil Young and Billie Eilish.

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Dave Matthews Denounces Trump

Dave Matthews condemned U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration after Renee Nicole Good's death at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis.
In a January 9 video, he said his taxes should not fund ICE.
He described Good's death as murder and said video evidence contradicts self-defense claims.
Protests erupted in Minneapolis, and Mayor Jacob Frey called for federal agents to leave.

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