{"id":2531947,"date":"2026-01-09T10:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walz-readies-national-guard-to-be-staged-ahead-of-day-of-unity\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:28:08","slug":"walz-readies-national-guard-to-be-staged-ahead-of-day-of-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walz-readies-national-guard-to-be-staged-ahead-of-day-of-unity\/","title":{"rendered":"Walz readies National Guard to be &#8216;staged&#8217; ahead of &#8216;Day of Unity&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwalz-readies-national-guard-to-be-staged-ahead-of-day-of-unity%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2531947&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declared a &#8220;Day of Unity&#8221; to honor Renee Good, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-shootings-continue-64-people-shot-at-least-9-dead-in-weekend-violence\/\" title=\"Chicago Shootings Continue: 64 People ..., At Least 9 Dead In Weekend Violence\">woman fatally shot<\/a> by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, and asked residents to observe a moment of silence at 10 a.m. and take part in acts of service. Walz authorized the National Guard to be staged to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-portland-mayor-done-with-anarchist-mob-begs-public-to-help-unmask-rioters\/\" title=\"Democrat Portland Mayor \u2018Done\u2019 With \u2018Anarchist Mob,\u2019 Begs Public To Help \u2018Unmask\u2019 Rioters\">assist law enforcement<\/a> if needed and urged state and local authorities to lead the investigation while asking ICE to pull back its officer surge. He praised peaceful vigils and repeatedly stressed the importance of nonviolent protest and public safety. The account of the shooting is disputed by Trump administration officials, including Kristi Noem and JD Vance, who say the officer acted in self-defence after Good allegedly tried to run him over. Walz, who has recently faced scrutiny in a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >separate fraud investigation<\/a>, said the Guard remains ready to help maintain order and allow peaceful demonstrations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Walz readies National Guard to be &lsquo;staged&rsquo; ahead of &lsquo;Day of Unity&rsquo; for woman killed by ICE<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2467505\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-walz\/\">Tim Walz<\/a> (D-MN) has declared a &ldquo;Day of Unity&rdquo; in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minnesota\/\">Minnesota<\/a> on Friday to remember Renee Good, the woman <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4411039\/what-to-know-ice-shooting-minneapolis-left-one-woman-dead\/\">fatally shot<\/a> by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Walz&rsquo;s announcement came just after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4412145\/walz-national-guard-law-enforcement-ice-protests\/\">he authorized<\/a> the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/national-guard\/\">National Guard<\/a> to assist law enforcement if needed, as demonstrators took to the streets in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minneapolis\/\">Twin Cities<\/a> to protest the shooting. Walz has emphasized the importance of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/peace\/\">peaceful <\/a>demonstrations in his rhetoric, as he toes the line between encouraging protesters to make their voices heard and keeping peace and order in the state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/4412336\/foreign-national-charged-gun-near-ice-agents-chicago\/\">Foreign national charged with having gun near ICE agents in Chicago<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4411456\/kimmel-applauds-minneapolis-mayor-jacob-frey-response-ice\/\">Kimmel applauds Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey&#8217;s response to ICE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/4411614\/lightfoot-ice-accountability-project-after-chicago-immigration-operation\/\">Lightfoot rolls out &#8216;ICE Accountability Project&#8217; in response to Chicago immigration operation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4411039\/what-to-know-ice-shooting-minneapolis-left-one-woman-dead\/\">WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE ICE SHOOTING IN MINNESOTA THAT LEFT ONE WOMAN DEAD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You witnessed in Minnesota yesterday a tragedy, the death of Renee Good on the streets at the hands of a federal agent. You also witnessed last night a beautiful vigil, a peaceful vigil, people expressing their constitutional and First Amendment rights in a peaceful manner. And for that I say thank you,&rdquo; Walz <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovTimWalz\/status\/2009417507908751830?s=20\">said<\/a> on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n<p>Walz said he has been &ldquo;very clear&rdquo; that he is asking for state and local authorities to conduct the investigation into the shooting and for ICE to &ldquo;pull back&rdquo; its officer surge in the state. He asked Minnesotans to &ldquo;continue to do this peacefully.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I would ask for all of us to continue to do this peacefully, continue to raise our voices, but do so in a manner that brings about that sense of community,&rdquo; Walz said.<\/p>\n<p>The governor, who has consistently been in the news cycle due to the Minnesota fraud investigation that led to him forfeiting his reelection bid, declared Friday a &ldquo;Day of Unity&rdquo; for Good. He asked people in the state to participate in acts of service and hold a moment of silence at 10 a.m. in her honor.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Renee Nicole Good was a loving mother, partner, daughter, and neighbor whose life was defined by compassion, creativity, and care for others,&rdquo; Walz said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I invite all Minnesotans and Americans to join me in a day of unity, and honoring her with a moment of silence and participating in acts of service,&rdquo; Walz added.<\/p>\n<p>The narrative has been disputed by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4412378\/vance-defends-immigration-enforcement-ice-shooting\/\">Trump administration officials<\/a>, such as Homeland Security Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kristi-noem\/\">Kristi Noem<\/a> and Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\">JD Vance<\/a>, who have said Good tried to run over the ICE officer with her car before he shot at her in an act of self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>Noem said the particular ICE officer who fatally shot Good had &ldquo;previously <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/4410744\/noem-ice-shooting-officer-dragged-vehicle-ramming\/\">been dragged <\/a>by an anti-ICE rider who had rammed him with a car&rdquo; in June.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4411877\/minnesota-ice-shooting-ignites-debate-federal-officer-immunity\/\">MINNESOTA ICE SHOOTING IGNITES DEBATES OVER FEDERAL OFFICER IMMUNITY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not happy that this woman lost her life,&rdquo; Vance <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4412378\/vance-defends-immigration-enforcement-ice-shooting\/\">said<\/a> about Good. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not happy that this woman was there at a protest violating the law by interfering with the law enforcement action.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Walz said that the Minnesota National Guard remains ready in case its assistance is needed &ldquo;to&nbsp;help keep the peace, ensure public safety, and allow for peaceful demonstrations.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walz mobilizes Guard before Day of Unity for Renee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3976,"featured_media":2531948,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/t-walz.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[70471,5698,37479,36113],"class_list":["post-2531947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-day-of-unity","tag-minnesota","tag-national-guard","tag-tim-walz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/t-walz.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2531947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2531947"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2531947\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2531951,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2531947\/revisions\/2531951"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2531948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2531947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2531947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2531947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}