New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump described graphic footage of the deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting as "horrible to watch," while forcefully defending the federal agent who opened fire on a female protester, insisting the shooting was an act of self-defense.

Trump's remarks came hours after Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a confrontation on Wednesday. Federal authorities allege Good attempted to ram officers with her vehicle.

"It's a terrible scene," Trump told The New York Times about the video of the incident.

"I think it's horrible to watch. No, I hate to see it."

Despite his emotional reaction, Trump reiterated that the agent acted only after being struck by Good's car.

"That was a vi...