Bill Maher shared a surprising response to stars wearing tribute pins for Renee Nicole Good on Sunday.
Red Carpet Tributes
Many celebrities attended the Golden Globes on January 11. Actors like Mark Ruffalo and Ariana Grande wore special pins. The pins read “ICE Out” and “Be Good” to honor Renee Nicole Good. ICE officers killed the 37-year-old mother in Minneapolis last week.
Maher Questions Activism
A reporter asked Maher if the pins were effective activism. Maher laughed at the question during the event. “Come on, We’re just here for show business today.” He called the shooting a terrible thing that should not have happened. However, he felt wearing a pin was not necessary.
The Host’s View
Maher blamed the agents for the tragic event. “But I don’t need to wear a pin about it.” He said the event would not happen if they did not act like thugs. Other stars like Wanda Sykes and Jean Smart also wore the pins.
Voices of Protest
Wanda Sykes spoke to Variety about her choice. She said she wore it for the mother murdered by an agent. Sykes called for people to speak up against the government. Also, the ACLU endorsed the pin campaign for the evening.
The Official Stance
The Department for Homeland Security defended the agent. They claimed the shots were defensive. Donald Trump also argued that Good tried to run over agents. Meanwhile, many fans supported the stars for their red carpet protest.