Trump Says Minneapolis Woman Killed by ICE Officer Was Responsible for Incident

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — President Trump said the 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday was responsible for the confrontation, asserting that she attempted to run over the officer with her vehicle.

The president made the remarks during an interview with The New York Times, which were published on Thursday. In the interview, Trump echoed statements previously made by federal officials, characterizing the incident as a situation in which the officer acted in response to an immediate threat.

The shooting has drawn national attention and sparked protests, along with ongoing debate over the circumstances surrounding the encounter and the use of force by federal immigration officers. Federal authorities have said the incident remains under investigation, with officials reviewing available evidence as part of the process.

Trump’s comments add to the broader public and political discussion surrounding the fatal shooting, which continues to generate differing accounts and strong reactions as investigators work to establish a full timeline of events.