# Timberwolves Fans Turn Moment of Silence into Anti-ICE Chant: A Stark Reminder of Cultural Divides
In a jaw-dropping display of misplaced priorities, Minnesota Timberwolves fans erupted in cheers and applause after a heckler screamed F*ck ICE during a solemn moment of silence honoring Renee Nicole Good, a young mother tragically killed by a drunk-driving illegal immigrant with multiple ICE detainers ignored by sanctuary state policies. This incident unfolded Thursday night at Target Center, where the team paused to remember Good—yet the crowd’s response wasn’t mourning or justice for her family, but raucous support for spewing anti-border patrol vitriol. Videos circulating online capture the moment perfectly: silence shattered, then transformed into a standing ovation for the outburst, highlighting how deeply politicized even tragedy has become in blue strongholds like Minneapolis.
This isn’t just a sports blunder; it’s a microcosm of the cultural rot undermining law, order, and basic human decency—issues that hit square in the gut of the 2A community. Good’s killer, a repeat offender shielded by Minnesota’s sanctuary policies, embodies the chaos of open borders: a Venezuelan national previously nabbed by ICE but released to reoffend fatally. Fans cheering F*ck ICE aren’t just disrespecting a grieving family; they’re cheering the very system that empowers criminals over citizens, the same lax enforcement mindset that leaves good people defenseless. For gun owners, this screams urgency—when protect and serve gets flipped to protect invaders, self-reliance via the Second Amendment becomes non-negotiable. We’ve seen it in rising crime waves post-2020 riots, where defund-the-police hysteria in places like Minneapolis (remember the CHAZ-style chaos after Floyd?) directly correlates with skyrocketing homicides and assaults, per FBI stats showing a 30%+ murder spike in major cities.
The implications for 2A patriots are crystal clear: this applause isn’t isolated idiocy; it’s the mainstreaming of anti-law-enforcement sentiment that erodes the thin blue line we all rely on. When crowds celebrate ignoring ICE detainers—policies that could’ve saved Good’s life—it fuels the narrative that armed self-defense is extremist while lawbreaking gets a pass. 2A advocates must amplify stories like this to expose the hypocrisy: the same folks decrying fascist cops will demand disarmament of the law-abiding. Rally behind Good’s family, push for real border security, and double down on your carry—because in a world cheering F*ck ICE, the only thing standing between you and Renee Good’s fate is your resolve and your rights. Watch the video below and share if you’re fired up.
[Embedded Video: Timberwolves ‘F*ck ICE’ Chant During Moment of Silence]