During a Sunday morning interview on CBS, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expressed strong disapproval when the journalist, Margaret Brennan, mentioned the name of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross. Officer Ross was involved in the January 7th incident that resulted in the death of Renee Good in Minneapolis, during an anti-immigration enforcement demonstration.
Secretary Noem interrupted Brennan, emphasizing the inappropriateness of repeatedly identifying Ross, who has reportedly experienced an 8,000 percent increase in death threats. Brennan countered by stating that the officer's name was already public. However, Noem maintained that continuous mention of his identity exacerbates the threats against him and his family.
The exchange became more heated as Brennan sought updates on Ross's condition, following reports of internal bleeding from injuries sustained during the incident. Noem only confirmed that Ross is healing and refused to comment further, citing privacy and ongoing investigations.
The discussion then turned to the broader issue of investigations surrounding the incident. Brennan pointed out that Rebecca Good, the deceased's spouse, is reportedly under federal investigation for potentially interfering with a federal agent. Noem affirmed that the Department of Homeland Security and ICE are conducting investigations following protocols established by the previous administration and that Ross's actions are under review.
This incident has brought attention to the challenges faced by law enforcement officers and the scrutiny that follows their actions. Medical reports revealed that Good suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced deceased at a hospital. The confrontation's circumstances, captured on video, show a rapid escalation leading to the shooting, with Good's vehicle obstructing traffic and the subsequent encounter with Officer Ross.
As the story unfolds, questions about the involvement of Rebecca Good and her connections to activist organizations persist. The incident has also led to the resignation of at least six federal prosecutors who disagreed with orders to investigate her.
