Trump's DHS Picks a Fight With Rock Star Over ICE Insult
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hayley Williams, lead singer of Paramore, has been using her solo tour to express political views, notably incorporating the phrase “F--k ICE” into her song “Ice in my OJ” since September 3rd.
- A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson criticized Williams on Fox News, urging her to thank federal immigration agents instead of belittling their service.
- Williams has been vocal against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies, which have faced scrutiny for alleged excessive force and poor detention conditions.
- The singer is currently touring the U.S. with several dates remaining before traveling internationally to South and Central America, Australia, New Zealand, and later Europe and the UK.
- Williams has also publicly encouraged her fans to vote against Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
