Overview
- DeGeneres posted a video saying she is proud of those protesting peacefully and sorry for anyone hurt while protesting.
- She referenced filming her 2024 stand-up special in Minneapolis, calling it "the happiest city in America."
- A second post shared a photo of Renee Good with text originally posted by Marianne Williamson that included words from Good's wife.
- The posts arrived as DHS reinforced ICE operations in Minneapolis–St. Paul with more than 2,000 federal officers and daily demonstrations continued.
- The unrest traces to the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, reported to involve ICE agent Jonathan Ross, and reactions to DeGeneres ranged from praise to criticism.