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Jesse Ventura criticises Trump over Minneapolis ICE raids
Summary
Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura criticised President Trump during a visit to a Minneapolis high school, linking his remarks to recent federal immigration raids in the city. Officials report an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good during one raid, and the incident has prompted protests and national debate.
Content
Jesse Ventura, the former Minnesota governor and a Vietnam-era veteran, visited Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and criticised President Donald Trump as federal immigration enforcement actions took place in the city. The visit came after large ICE operations in Minneapolis that provoked protests and school closures. Ventura spoke to a local outlet and expressed opposition to the presence of federal agents on or near the campus.
Key details:
- Ventura told reporters he opposed federal agents operating on the school campus and, as reported, called the president a "draft-dodging coward."
- Officials reported that an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an incident linked to the raids; ICE has said the agent fired after the vehicle moved toward agents, while witnesses and some local officials disputed that account.
- The shooting has prompted protests in Minneapolis and intensified debate nationally about the use of federal forces in cities.
- Schools in the area briefly cancelled classes and local officials responded to the events; reporting did not specify formal legal or investigatory steps to follow.
Summary:
The events have increased tensions in Minneapolis and attracted national attention to federal enforcement actions and their consequences. Undetermined at this time.
