Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has made headlines by donating $10,000 to a GoFundMe campaign supporting ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who was involved in a fatal shooting during a Minneapolis protest.

On Wednesday, Ross fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three and anti-ICE activist, during a confrontation at a protest in Minneapolis after she reportedly refused to exit her vehicle, leading to a tragic outcome that has sparked competing fundraisers and intense public debate.

Ackman’s donation to Ross’ fundraiser, which has raised over $160,000, listed him as the top contributor, amplifying attention on an already divisive incident.

Ackman’s Donation Sparks Public Debate

The incident has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with opinions sharply divided over Ross’ actions and Good’s death, as the Daily Mail reports.

ICE claims Good attempted to run Ross over with her burgundy SUV, while video evidence shows her reversing as an agent tugged at her door handle before gunshots rang out, ending with her crashing into parked cars and a light pole.

Witnesses noted Good and her wife were filming the protest as legal observers, adding layers of complexity to an already heated situation.

Fundraisers Highlight Deep Divisions

Two fundraisers emerged in the aftermath—one for Ross, backed by Ackman, aimed at covering potential legal costs, and another for Good’s family, which amassed over $1.5 million in just two days.

Clyde Emmons, the Michigan-based organizer of Ross’ fundraiser, didn’t hold back, calling Good a “domestic terrorist” and insisting Ross’ actions were “1,000 percent justified.”

That kind of charged language may stoke tensions, but it reflects the raw emotion on both sides when a life is lost and an officer’s future hangs in the balance.

Official Responses and Ongoing Investigation

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stood firm, labeling Good’s actions “an act of domestic terrorism” and defending Ross’ split-second decision to protect himself and others.

Her deputy, Tricia McLaughlin, reinforced this, stating Ross was “fearing for his own life, the lives of his fellow law enforcement, and the safety of the public.” Such unwavering support from federal officials signals a clear position, though questions linger until the federal investigation concludes.

Meanwhile, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey openly challenged ICE’s narrative as dubious, and local leaders have demanded ICE’s withdrawal from Minnesota—a request flatly rejected by Noem.

Ackman’s Balanced Yet Firm Position

Ackman, while confirming his contribution to Ross’ cause, emphasized fairness, stating, “I am a big believer in our legal principle that one is innocent until proven guilty.”

He also attempted to support Good’s family but found their fundraiser closed, later describing the incident as a tragedy born from tough, instantaneous choices on both sides.

Sharing links to both campaigns, Ackman urged national unity over division, a rare call for calm in a polarized mess where everyone seems eager to draw battle lines.