an attack on law,
order, puts officers at risk
every single day
“This was an attack on law and order. This was an attack on the American people,” said Vance, who maintained it has not been portrayed that way by many journalists.
“The way that the media, by and large, has reported this story has been an absolute disgrace,” he added. “And it puts our law enforcement officers at risk every single day.”
“What you see is what you get in this case,” Vance said, downplaying ambiguity about the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The officer was clearly acting in self-defense, Vance said. He framed Good as “a victim of left-wing ideology” who was spurred by an alleged network of politically motivated groups to interfere with law enforcement.
“I can believe that her death is a tragedy while also recognizing that it is a tragedy of her own making,” Vance said.
JD Vance as quoted describing recent events in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the article Vance blames victim of fatal ICE shooting at White House briefing (Associated Press 1/8/2026).
Taking a wide angle view of events and reactions, it’s lucky that the ICE officers of today were not on duty back on January 6th at the US Capital.
I am reminded of an exchange on the old tv show, Northern Exposure between Dr. Dr. Joel Fleischman and Morning DJ Chris Stevens.
Chris Stevens: “Joel, I think that you’re confusing the truth with facts.”
Dr. Joel Fleischman: “No, the facts change, Chris. The truth is constant.”
Chris Stevens: “Oh, on the contrary, my friend: The truth changes. The truth about Custer. Hero or villain? Civilizer or agent of genocide? The truth slips and turns. The facts remain the same.”
Dr. Joel Fleischman: “Yeah? What about light? Particle or wave? I mean, it exhibits qualities of both. When the truth is finally known, the facts will be made to accommodate the truth.”
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