In a shocking display of manipulation, the Trump administration has sought to distort reality and manufacture consent for its campaign of violence against migrants. A recent incident in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where an ICE agent killed a woman named Renee Nicole Good during a raid, is being used as a prime example.
Videos taken at the scene show Good, who was driving a car, waving at people to pass her and seemingly directing traffic to proceed past her. The ICE agents approach the vehicle, and one of them tells her to "get out of the fucking car." As she attempts to leave, another agent opens fire on her, killing her instantly.
However, instead of presenting these unvarnished facts to the public, the administration has opted for a more sinister narrative: that Good was an aggressor who attempted to kill the ICE officer with her vehicle. This Orwellian twist relies on the viewer's willingness to suspend their critical faculties and trust the government's propaganda rather than their own eyes.
The president himself has weighed in, tweeting that Good "screamed" and trying to run over the ICE agent, describing it as a tragic accident. This version of events ignores the evidence that suggests otherwise, effectively rewriting history to justify violence against migrants.
But this is not an isolated incident. The Trump administration's entire agenda is built on manipulation, intimidation, and outright deception. By controlling the narrative and distorting reality, they aim to shape public opinion in their favor and undermine democratic institutions.
The Intercept has long warned about the dangers of authoritarianism, and the latest developments confirm our fears. As journalism faces its worst year in modern U.S. history, it is more crucial than ever that we stand strong against propaganda and promote truth.
We need your support to continue producing fearless reporting on these critical issues. Join us as a member today and help us expand our capacity to tackle the challenges facing our democracy.
Videos taken at the scene show Good, who was driving a car, waving at people to pass her and seemingly directing traffic to proceed past her. The ICE agents approach the vehicle, and one of them tells her to "get out of the fucking car." As she attempts to leave, another agent opens fire on her, killing her instantly.
However, instead of presenting these unvarnished facts to the public, the administration has opted for a more sinister narrative: that Good was an aggressor who attempted to kill the ICE officer with her vehicle. This Orwellian twist relies on the viewer's willingness to suspend their critical faculties and trust the government's propaganda rather than their own eyes.
The president himself has weighed in, tweeting that Good "screamed" and trying to run over the ICE agent, describing it as a tragic accident. This version of events ignores the evidence that suggests otherwise, effectively rewriting history to justify violence against migrants.
But this is not an isolated incident. The Trump administration's entire agenda is built on manipulation, intimidation, and outright deception. By controlling the narrative and distorting reality, they aim to shape public opinion in their favor and undermine democratic institutions.
The Intercept has long warned about the dangers of authoritarianism, and the latest developments confirm our fears. As journalism faces its worst year in modern U.S. history, it is more crucial than ever that we stand strong against propaganda and promote truth.
We need your support to continue producing fearless reporting on these critical issues. Join us as a member today and help us expand our capacity to tackle the challenges facing our democracy.
but, like, what if I told you that maybe we're just seeing things from the wrong perspective? Like, what if Renee Nicole Good was indeed trying to run over the ICE agent and it's not just a matter of her waving at people to pass by? 
I know, sounds crazy right? But think about it, she does drive up on the scene and starts moving... maybe she really was in a hurry or something? 
this is so not right! like, how can they just make up what happened in that raid? Renee Nicole Good was clearly trying to get away from them, no way she was attacking anyone 
and now they're spreading this fake narrative about her being an aggressor?! it's like they're trying to gaslight us into thinking it's okay for them to just start shooting people on sight 
. news outlets need to hold the government accountable for this stuff, can't let them control the narrative 
. we need more fact-checking and less propaganda 
. They're already learning how to navigate the online world, but we need to make sure they know how to critically think and question what they see on social media 
. As a parent, it's my job to shield them from this kind of manipulation, but I also want to prepare them to be active citizens who can spot fake news and fact-checking 
. Can we please support these investigative journalists? They're our best defense against authoritarianism 
!
i was just thinking about how some flavors are just way too extra, like sriracha or buffalo wing, but then there's this one flavor, kinda spicy mayo, that's just right 
what do u think about when you're snacking on chips? btw, have u seen any good movies lately?
, how can you trust anything they say when it's always gonna be some kinda spin? like, Renee Nicole Good wasn't even trying to hurt anyone she was just driving her car and waving at people - whoa for the ICE agent to turn around and start shooting at her 
. this whole narrative about her being an aggressor is totally fabricated and it's so sad that ppl are buying into it 
. we need real journalism that tells it like it is, not some watered-down version of reality 
. And now the president is tweeting about how she tried to run over an agent? Come on, dude 
. I remember when Trump first got into office and everyone was all "oh no, this could be big" and now we're seeing the full extent of his manipulation tactics 
. what's wrong with this administration? can't they see how ridiculous this looks? 
we need more truth-tellers like them in this world... keep doin what you're doin, & let's hope our democracy can withstand all this manipulation 
. The fact that Trump is tweetin about it like it's a tragic accident is just insane 
, we need journalists like The Intercept who actually care about telling the truth instead of getting scooped up by propagandistic news outlets 
And now the President is tweeting some crazy made-up version of events... like they don't have fact-checking or anything? 
think for yourself, man. if she was waving at people, that's not aggression, that's like, being nice 
I'm literally shaking with rage thinking about this 
And what really gets me is that the president is literally tweeting about it and getting all up in arms like he's some kinda victim 
I mean, it's wild how they're trying to spin this whole thing around and make her out to be some kinda threat. Newsflash: just 'cause she was driving a car doesn't mean she was tryin' to hurt nobody! 