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Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Joy Reid's Critique of Smith

1/15/2026

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Joy Reid criticized Stephen A. Smith for his comments on the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota.
Stephen A. Smith claimed the agent was justified, stating Good wrongfully disregarded an order.
Don Lemon and Soledad O’Brien criticized Smith, arguing he lacks expertise on such issues.
Demonstrations erupted across the United States, with NBA coaches labeling Good's death as "murder."

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Joy Reid criticized Stephen A. Smith for his comments on the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota.
Stephen A. Smith claimed the agent was justified, stating Good wrongfully disregarded an order.
Don Lemon and Soledad O’Brien criticized Smith, arguing he lacks expertise on such issues.
Demonstrations erupted across the United States, with NBA coaches labeling Good's death as "murder."