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Whoopi Goldberg Clarifies Remarks About ICE Agents After Backlash

Whoopi Goldberg explained ICE agents can lawfully detain U.S. citizens if they interfere with arrests or assault officers, clarifying DHS guidelines amid public debate.

  • Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of 'The View', clarified her earlier statement about Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents being 'violent criminals', emphasizing the need for accountability within the agency.
  • The clarification followed backlash after Goldberg's comments regarding the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, which sparked protests nationwide.
  • Sunny Hostin, co-host on 'The View', highlighted a reported lack of accountability with multiple shootings by ICE agents, suggesting the need for transparency in investigations.
  • Goldberg advised viewers not to misconstrue her comments, asserting her concerns were about accountability rather than an accusation against all ICE agents.
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The Daily Wire broke the news in Nashville, United States on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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