Jeopardy! Host Posts Blunt Political Statements After ICE Shooting of Minneapolis Mom
On January 7, 2026, Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three from Colorado, was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross during a federal law enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. The area is known for its large Somali immigrant community.
According to reports and video evidence, Good was reversing her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempted to open her car door. She then moved forward and to the right, at which point Ross fired into the vehicle—first through the windshield, then twice through the open window—resulting in her death.
Good's ex-husband stated she was not an activist and was simply returning home after dropping off her son at school. City Council member Jason Chavez described her as a U.S. citizen and "an observer ... watching out for our immigrant neighbors."
Ken Jennings' Social Media Response
Ken Jennings, the 51-year-old host of Jeopardy!, took to Bluesky on January 7 to express his dismay and political frustration in the wake of the shooting. His posts included:
On the state of the world:
“It's been a dark week, but I just saw someone reply to an ‘Abolish ICE’ post with a scoldy Bluesky ‘Uh, try abolish DHS’ and that joy will sustain me for a little while.”
On political accountability:
“The ‘prosecute the former regime at every level’ candidate has my vote in 2028.”
On managing online discourse:
Jennings mentioned he had been “a-blockin' and a-mutin' all afternoon,” and offered advice to those feeling “anxious and sad about the state of the world.”
On the officer involved:
Jennings reposted a message naming Jonathan Ross as “the murderer,” referencing a Minnesota Star Tribune article that noted Ross had previously been dragged by a fleeing driver in a separate incident.
Reactions from Officials and Political Figures
Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
In a post on X, DHS accused Good of "weaponiz[ing] her vehicle" and labeled the incident "an act of domestic terrorism."
Vice President JD Vance:
Vance claimed Good was "part of a broader left-wing network to attack, to dox, to assault and to make it impossible for our ICE officers to do their job,” and called her death “a tragedy of her own making.”
Community Response:
Vigils and protests were held at the site of the shooting, with community members and activists demanding accountability and justice for Good.
In the End
Ken Jennings' outspoken social media posts following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent reflect a broader national debate over immigration enforcement and police accountability.
Jennings' comments, which include calls for systemic change and direct criticism of federal agencies, have contributed to the intense public discourse surrounding the incident.
Official responses have ranged from defending law enforcement actions to blaming the victim, while community members continue to demand transparency and justice.