Staff Reports
Ellen DeGeneres took to social media in a tearful video to weigh in on the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis, praising protesters and declaring she was “so sad, and so angry, and so worried.” Her emotional post landed like a match in dry brush, instantly sparking fury online from conservatives who see celebrity virtue-signaling as reckless and divisive.
The shooting of Renee Nicole Good on January 7 has stirred genuine pain and questions across the country, but that tragedy does not give Hollywood stars a pass to rush in with one-sided takes while ignoring facts and due process. Ellen reminded viewers she filmed a 2024 special in Minneapolis, giving her a connection to the city, yet her short, poignant video left many unconvinced it was anything but a political post.
Conservatives have been swift to point out the irony: the woman who once built her brand on being “kind” fled the country after the 2024 election and now lectures Americans about protesting and federal law enforcement. Critics argued she should think twice before cheering on anti-ICE demonstrations that could embolden chaos and put law enforcement officers in an impossible position.
High-profile right-leaning voices have not minced words, calling out what they see as selective outrage and performative moralizing. Commentators noted Ellen’s own controversies — including the toxic workplace allegations that led to the end of her show — and asked why her sympathy now should carry moral weight when her record shows a different side.
This isn’t about silencing grief or shutting down legitimate questions about federal use of force; it’s about accountability and consistency. Conservatives are rightly demanding a full, fair investigation while warning against celebrity-led narratives that inflame crowds and strip context from a complex, tragic event.
Americans who believe in law and order should be skeptical when elites parachute in with tearful condemnations that fit a political script. We can mourn Renee Good and still insist on evidence, respect for the rule of law, and fair treatment for the officers involved — and we should expect our cultural icons to do the same rather than fan the flames for clicks and applause.
Celebrities have influence, and influence carries responsibility. If Ellen wants to be taken seriously as a moral voice, she must stop picking sides from afar and start demanding facts, consistency, and calm so that truth and justice, not ratings or partisan advantage, guide the outcome.
