Comedian Bill Maher expressed his thoughts on the recent shooting death of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal agent, calling the incident “horrible” and lamenting that it should never have occurred. However, he also took a jab at celebrities who wore “Be Good” pins at the Golden Globe Awards to honor Renee Good, the woman who lost her life.
Stars like Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes donned the pins while others made political statements during the awards ceremony. When asked by USA Today about Hollywood’s choice to use the platform for activism, Maher responded with amusement, saying, “I just came here today for show business. It’s a terrible thing that happened, but I don’t need to put a pin on it.”
Sykes, presenting Maher with an award for his stand-up performance, humorously retorted, “You give us so much, but I’d like a little less. Less effort.”
Maher’s reaction was less than cheerful when the camera focused on him. The award for best stand-up went to Ricky Gervais, but Sykes also took the opportunity to poke fun at past controversies surrounding jokes about transgender individuals.
Renee Good was shot in Minneapolis last week after authorities reported she confronted ICE agents and attempted to run over an officer.
The events surrounding Good’s death have drawn fierce criticism towards the Trump administration and condemnation of ICE’s actions. While federal officials described the shooting as an act of self-defense, many Democratic leaders have contested this characterization, labeling it unjustified.
Officials outlined that the shooter had previously been injured by a fleeing driver in an unrelated episode. Earlier on the day of the incident, Good had reportedly been tracking and interacting with federal agents. Video footage showed her playfully engaging with one agent and his wife just moments before the tragic event.
Federal authorities noted that Good was an immigration activist in Minneapolis and affiliated with a group monitoring federal enforcement efforts against immigration, which operates in various sanctuary cities nationwide.
