"I hate to postpone shows in a town going through such awful challenges and such grief, because it feels unfair to the audience. Still, I don't feel comfortable asking thousands of people each night to leave their homes, gather at the venue, and then make their way home when the situation is so unsafe."
"What's happening in your city is heartbreaking,"
"I am sorry to anyone who is disappointed. 'I know a fun stand-up show could be a nice distraction, but it doesn't sit right with me to put anyone at risk."
ICE agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, triggering widespread protests and polarized public responses, with some demonstrating and others supporting the Trump administration. John Mulaney postponed his Minneapolis shows scheduled for January 9–11, citing concern for audience safety, and rescheduled them for April 10–12. Minneapolis public schools canceled classes and activities after ICE agents clashed with students and reportedly sprayed chemical irritants on teenagers. Protests over the shooting have spread to New York, Portland, Houston, and other cities, and the situation in Minneapolis remains tense, prompting event and school disruptions.
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