America is a place where people disagree about many things. That’s not new. But today, there’s a growing gap between what regular Americans believe and what famous people say we should believe. Hollywood stars have always had big megaphones to share their thoughts, but lately they seem more interested in attacking American values than entertaining us.
The rich and famous who live behind gates and security systems have strong opinions about how the rest of us should live. They make movies, sing songs, and then tell us what’s wrong with our country. Their latest target? The people who protect our borders and enforce our laws.
Hollywood celebrities are now openly attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with shocking language. After ICE conducted operations targeting illegal immigrants with serious criminal records, many stars took to social media with profanity-laced posts condemning law enforcement.
From ‘The Post Millennial’:
“Hollywood Democratic elitists are once again weighing in on political issues, this time condemning nationwide ICE raids after Los Angeles, California, descended into civil unrest earlier this month. Some celebrities have encouraged their followers to ‘be angry,’ while others have shared donation links to legal funds that are designed to provide financial assistance to noncitizens, including those who are in the country illegally.”
Musician Finneas, brother of popstar Billie Eilish, shared on Instagram that he attended a demonstration and was “tear gassed almost immediately.” He then added, “They’re inciting this. Fck ICE.” Similarly, rapper Tyler the Creator posted a photo with text reading “Fck ICE,” while singer Kehlani wrote, “Stop calling what’s happening as L.A. RIOTS. It’s RESISTANCE. Long live the resistance.”
These weren’t isolated incidents. Olivia Rodrigo, Kim Kardashian, and Addison Rae all shared similar messages. Doechii used her BET Award acceptance speech to call ICE operations “ruthless attacks creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order.”
What’s Actually Happening
While celebrities rage against ICE, the reality is quite different. The Trump administration’s operations targeted illegal immigrants with serious criminal convictions. ICE exists to enforce immigration laws passed by Congress and signed by presidents.
Despite the riots in Los Angeles, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and Border Czar Tom Homan made it clear that immigration enforcement operations would continue. Their job is to enforce laws that protect Americans, not to win popularity contests with Hollywood elites.
The celebrities condemning these operations fail to mention the crimes committed by many of those being deported. They frame all enforcement as “violent deportations” while ignoring the violence committed by some illegal immigrants with criminal records.
Hollywood Hypocrisy on Full Display
There’s something strange about millionaire celebrities who live in gated mansions with private security telling the rest of America we shouldn’t enforce immigration laws. These stars don’t face the consequences of the policies they promote.
Many of these same celebrities reframed violent riots as “resistance.” Kehlani’s statement “Long live the resistance” attempts to glorify civil unrest that damaged property and endangered lives. When riots happen, it’s not wealthy neighborhoods that suffer the most damage.
Kim Kardashian wrote that “we have to speak up” and “do what’s right,” but her version of “right” involves undermining law enforcement. Meanwhile, Addison Rae claimed “this country could not exist without immigrants” – conflating legal immigration, which most Americans support, with illegal entry, which most Americans oppose.
These Hollywood elites are quick to condemn but slow to understand the complex realities of immigration enforcement. They encourage their millions of followers to donate to organizations that help people evade lawful deportation orders.
The disconnect between Hollywood and heartland America couldn’t be clearer. While celebrities virtue signal from behind their security systems, everyday Americans want safe communities and secure borders. Perhaps instead of condemning ICE, these stars should try spending time with the families of victims harmed by criminal illegal immigrants.
Key Takeaways
- Hollywood celebrities are publicly attacking ICE with profane language while ignoring the agency’s focus on removing criminal offenders
- Stars like Finneas, Tyler the Creator, and Kim Kardashian are encouraging resistance against lawful immigration enforcement
- Celebrities are reframing riots as “resistance” while living safely behind gates and security systems
- The Trump administration continues enforcing immigration laws despite celebrity pressure and protests
Sources: The Post Millennial, Teen Vogue
