Peter Dinklage Recites Poem Honoring Renee Goode at Rally
Actor Peter Dinklage recently honored Renee Goode, a 37-year-old activist tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle driven by a federal agent. In a heartfelt moment at a rally, he recited a poem by Amanda Gorman titled “To Renee Nicole Goode, Killed by ICE on January 7, 2026.”
During his reading, Dinklage invoked powerful imagery: “They say she is no more, where her absence roars, the blood rushes like a rose, the wheels frozen in ice wince and freeze.” He emphasized the emotional weight of the situation, saying, “Here we go, the naked riot of candles, the dark fury of flowers, the pure cry of hymns.”
Dinklage continued, reflecting on grief and resilience: “If she rises up for us somewhere, in the depths of our grief, then we begin to howl…” His words touched on the struggles people face, echoing a desire for change and hope.
He further stated, “Change is possible and more powerful when fueled by the love and better angels of our nature. What they call death and nothingness, we know to be breath and voice. In the end, we bear our greatness with splendor.” There was a visible frustration in his delivery as he said, “After so many blank nights, you’ll believe it’s dawn.”
His passion was palpable as he declared, “But our glorious angels will never completely disappear.” With strong emotions, Dinklage left the stage, resonating with many who have voiced criticism against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid rising tensions.
Other celebrities have joined in this discourse. Singer Roseanne Cash encouraged followers supporting the Trump administration to unfollow her due to her criticism of the Department of Homeland Security, which she accused of being “too busy shooting civilians.” Similarly, actress Eva Longoria raised alarms, controversially stating that ICE agents were “blatantly murdering American citizens.”
On a different note, actor Giancarlo Esposito called for a “revolution” against ICE, sharing his views on the dire consequences of such a movement. He claimed, “This is a time for revolution,” while suggesting that many lives could be lost, yet the rest would survive.
Esposito’s remarks included a stark vision: “If the whole world showed up on Putin’s doorstep… they would kill 500 million people. But the rest of us can survive.”
