Megyn Kelly Alleges Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is Attempting to Set the 'City on Fire'
Right-wing commentator Megyn Kelly has taken aim at Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, accusing him of inciting unrest following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. Kelly's remarks came in the wake of Frey's impassioned response to the incident, which he described as a reckless use of power.
In a pointed critique, Kelly suggested that Frey was attempting to "light his own city on fire" with his inflammatory rhetoric. This accusation aligns with a broader narrative being pushed by conservative media figures who echo the Trump administration's stance on the shooting. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled Good a “domestic terrorist,” claiming she attempted to run over ICE officers during the incident.
“Today, ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when rioters began blocking them, and one of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle,” stated DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, framing the event as an act of domestic terrorism. However, video evidence contradicts this portrayal, prompting Frey to vehemently reject the narrative being spun by the Trump administration.
“They are already trying to spin this as an action of self-defense,” Frey declared during a press conference. “Having seen the video, I want to tell everybody directly that is bulls**t. This was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying.” His comments reflect a growing frustration with the federal government's approach to immigration enforcement in his city.
Frey's criticism extended to the recent surge of ICE agents deployed in Minneapolis, which he argued was “sowing chaos on our streets” and “ripping families apart.” He called for the removal of these agents, stating emphatically, “To ICE, get the f*** out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here.” His passionate plea underscores the tension between local officials and federal immigration policies.
As protests erupted in Minnesota following Good's death, Kelly and other conservative commentators seized the opportunity to challenge Frey's leadership. “Hey @MayorFrey - try to control yourself. This cop almost got run over by this woman,” Kelly tweeted, sharing footage of the incident. She further admonished Frey for allegedly trying to incite violence in response to the protests reminiscent of those following George Floyd's death.
President Trump amplified the rhetoric, claiming that the ICE officer had been “viciously ran over,” despite video evidence showing otherwise. Pro-Trump pundits framed the shooting as self-defense while criticizing Frey and other officials who condemned the incident. Fox News host Will Cain expressed outrage at Frey's comments, labeling them as “sedition” and suggesting they endangered public safety.
Jesse Watters from Fox News called for a more aggressive approach from ICE, advocating for door-to-door operations in Minneapolis due to perceived dangers. Meanwhile, on Newsmax, anchors competed to justify the shooting and criticize state leaders, with one host branding Frey and others as “enemies of the state.”
While conservative media rallied around ICE and the administration, mainstream outlets have expressed skepticism regarding the official narrative. The Minnesota Star Tribune noted that video evidence does not support Trump's claims about Good's actions, while CNN's Jake Tapper highlighted the discrepancies in Secretary Noem’s statements.
This incident marks yet another chapter in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and its implications for local communities, raising questions about accountability and the role of federal agencies in urban settings.
