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Frey, however, has repeatedly dismissed that characterization. Following the shooting, the mayor labeled the domestic terrorism claim as “bullsh-t,” a sentiment he reiterated during his CNN interview.
During the broadcast, Frey attempted to downplay Good’s aggressive behavior, claiming she was merely performing a three-point turn rather than trying to strike the officer. “Clearly not [done] with any sort of intention to run someone over,” he said, insisting that the woman was simply trying to “get out of there.”
“You don’t need a legal degree to know that that doesn’t authorize a use of deadly force,” Frey added. “That, and I’ll say it again, is bulls–t. That is bulls–t. The way that they’ve been conducting themselves is also bulls–t, and we need to be very clear-eyed about what is happening.”
The mayor’s statements paint ICE agents as antagonists terrorizing local communities. Frey argued that the federal agency is “terrorizing communities and ripping families apart,” portraying the officers risking their lives on the front lines as villains rather than public servants performing their duty.
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The video of Frey’s appearance shows him starting to curse around the 2:10 mark, underscoring the intensity of his reaction to the incident. Critics argue that his comments reveal a bias against law enforcement at a moment when public safety is already on the line.
Observers note the stark contrast between DHS’s account and Frey’s narrative. While officials maintain that Good posed a genuine threat to agents and bystanders, Frey continues to frame the shooting as an overreach, ignoring video evidence showing Good driving directly toward the officer.
This clash between local and federal perspectives highlights a growing tension in Minneapolis, a city already struggling with public safety concerns and anti-ICE demonstrations. Federal authorities maintain that officers must respond decisively when confronted with potentially lethal threats, while Frey’s remarks suggest a persistent skepticism toward law enforcement actions.
The fallout from Frey’s comments is likely to fuel political debates over immigration enforcement and the limits of federal authority. Conservatives are quick to highlight the mayor’s rhetoric as an example of anti-law enforcement bias, while liberals may argue that his criticism underscores the need for accountability in policing aggressive ICE operations.
As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: Frey’s explosive remarks have placed him at the center of a heated national conversation on law enforcement, immigration, and the balance between protecting communities and ensuring officer safety.
