CALIFORNIA January 11, 2026 – At the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held on January 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California, actor Mark Ruffalo turned a routine red carpet interview into a poignant critique of the current political climate under President Donald Trump. In a clip that has since gone viral on social media, Ruffalo expressed his anguish over the recent killing of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, labeling federal actions as “stormtroopers running around terrorizing” communities.
The moment was captured during an interview with Entertainment Tonight (ET), where Ruffalo, nominated for his role in the HBO series Task, admitted he wasn’t “feeling so great” amid national unrest. “We have a woman, Renee Good, who was murdered in our streets of America today,” Ruffalo said, referencing the January 7 incident in Minneapolis. He continued, “We have a president who says the laws of the world don’t apply to him and we can rely on his morality, but he has no morality. So where does that leave us?”
Ruffalo, wearing a “Be Good” pin in tribute to the slain woman, elaborated on broader societal issues, including economic hardships like unaffordable rent, food, insurance, and education. He blamed corporate influence over Congress for exacerbating divisions, stating, “The billionaires got us at each other’s throats. We’re out there killing each other.” The actor called for solutions focused on working people, emphasizing that most Americans want security and opportunity for their families.
Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis while in her vehicle. According to reports, Good was approached by agents, and after attempting to drive away, Ross fired three shots, killing her. Federal officials, including President Trump, have defended the action as self-defense, claiming Good “ran him over” and labeling her a “domestic terrorist.” However, video evidence and witness accounts contradict this, showing no immediate threat, leading to widespread protests across the U.S.
Good, remembered as an award-winning poet who loved singing and caring for her neighbors, has become a symbol of resistance against aggressive immigration enforcement tactics during Trump’s second term. Her family has called for justice and empathy, hoping her death prompts meaningful change to prevent similar tragedies.
The clip, shared by The Tennessee Holler on X (formerly Twitter) on January 12, has garnered significant attention, amassing over 1.5 million views, 31,000 likes, and thousands of reposts and replies. Reactions vary, with some praising Ruffalo’s candor—”He’s right. Trump has no morality,” wrote one user—while others dismissed him as a “has been trying to get X time” or criticized his attendance at the glamorous event amid protests.
Ruffalo was not alone in his protest; celebrities like Wanda Sykes, Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, and Natasha Lyonne also wore “Be Good” and “ICE Out” pins at the Golden Globes, highlighting the killing and broader concerns over ICE operations.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions following Trump’s reelection, with increased federal immigration raids and related violence sparking debates on law enforcement accountability and civil rights. As protests continue in cities like Richmond and New York, Good’s death remains a flashpoint in the ongoing national discourse.
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