Concerns Over Investigation Fairness

Frey, along with other officials, expressed doubts regarding the fairness and impartiality of the Trump administration’s probe into Good’s death. Concerns escalated when Kristi Noem, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, labeled Good’s actions as “domestic terrorism” even before all facts were established. This characterization has raised significant questions about potential biases affecting the investigation.

Calls for Transparency and Accountability

On NBC’s Meet the Press, Mayor Frey emphasized the importance of including the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in the federal investigation. “We need to be doing this transparently,” he stated, criticizing the quick rush to judgment by federal authorities. “When you’ve got a federal administration that is so quick to jump on a narrative as opposed to the truth, we all need to speak out.”

Controversial Statements and Evidence

Noem’s designation of Good’s actions as terrorism came before the release of cellphone footage showing Good calmly interacting with an ICE agent moments before she was shot. Another individual, apparently the officer who fired, can also be heard using derogatory language towards Good.

Furthermore, various analyses of the footage suggest that Good was turning away from the officer, countering the Trump administration’s claims that she attempted to run him over. These findings add to the public opinion surrounding the legality and ethics of the shooting.

Political Reactions and Implications

Senator Tina Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota, echoed concerns about the investigation led by the Trump administration. “They have a strategy of controlling the narrative,” she said on ABC’s This Week. “That is very dangerous, and I don’t think people are going to buy it, particularly after seeing these videos.”

When questioned about the domestic terrorism allegations, both Noem and Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s “border czar,” deflected responsibility by criticizing state and local governance. Homan, however, acknowledged ambiguity around Noem’s statements regarding the incident.

Frey’s Strong Remarks During Crisis

Prior to his Sunday interview, Frey made headlines by stating at a press conference, “To ICE, get the heck out of Minneapolis.” His direct language underscored the intensity of the situation. When asked about whether he contributed to the heightened political climate, Frey accepted some responsibility, while highlighting the severe nature of the incident itself: “I dropped an F-bomb, and they killed somebody.”