DHS Official Confronts Hollywood Stars Over False ICE Raid Claims
DHS Official Confronts Hollywood Stars Over False ICE Raid Claims

Have you noticed how Hollywood stars love telling everyone what to think? These wealthy celebrities live in gated mansions with security teams, yet lecture everyday Americans about border policies they’ll never experience firsthand. It’s becoming a serious problem as more people turn to social media instead of regular news.

When stars with millions of followers speak, people listen – regardless of whether the information is true. This dangerous trend puts law enforcement at risk and spreads fear through communities. The power to influence millions comes with responsibility, but some celebrities clearly missed that memo.

The Department of Homeland Security is now fighting back against famous faces spreading false stories about Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. DHS Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin recently called out several powerful celebrities for using their massive platforms to spread dangerous lies about ICE raids in Los Angeles.

From ‘Just The News’:

“These round-ups are happening in birthday parties, in elementary school graduations, Home Depot,” said Longoria, who has 10.6 million followers. “Those are not criminals and I hope that everybody has more compassion for this issue and realizes we have industries dependent on immigrant labor.”

Actress Eva Longoria told her 10.6 million Instagram followers that ICE agents were raiding elementary school graduations and birthday parties. The problem? It simply isn’t true. McLaughlin directly addressed these false claims: “It’s not happening. But if you are an MS-13 gang member, if you are a violent criminal alien, and you try to hide in a church or a courthouse or a kindergarten classroom, we will come and get you.”

Even the Los Angeles Times proved these stories about ICE raids at elementary school graduations were false. Yet Longoria’s made-up claims keep spreading fear throughout immigrant communities.

Kardashian Joins False Story Campaign

Kim Kardashian, with her massive 365 million Instagram followers, also jumped into the fight, calling the raids “inhumane” and claiming ICE was targeting “innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families.”

McLaughlin didn’t let this slide. She responded directly to Kardashian on social media, asking which convicted criminals she would prefer to remain in the country. The reality star’s accusations directly contradict the Trump administration’s clear policy of targeting the “worst first” for deportation – focusing on violent criminals and gang members.

Social Media Spreading Dangerous Falsehoods

These celebrity claims aren’t just misleading – they’re putting ICE agents in real danger. When stars tell millions that ICE is targeting schools and innocent families, they turn the public against law enforcement officers who are just doing their jobs to keep Americans safe.

A recent Pew Research study found that 54% of U.S. adults now get their news from social media. That’s up from 50% in 2023. This makes celebrity lies even more dangerous, as millions of Americans might believe these stories without checking facts.

The DHS spokesperson didn’t mince words about these celebrities, calling out “this fear-mongering that we’ve seen from Eva Longoria, we’ve seen from Sabrina Carpenter and the who’s who of Gen Z, it’s just baloney.”

When Hollywood elites with zero law enforcement experience start undermining immigration officials, they make America less safe. These celebrities enjoy the protection of private security while making it harder for ICE to remove criminals who threaten our communities.

Key Takeaways

  • DHS officials directly confronted celebrities like Eva Longoria and Kim Kardashian for spreading false claims about ICE operations
  • Celebrity misinformation about ICE targeting schools and birthday parties was proven false by both DHS and the Los Angeles Times
  • The Trump administration is prioritizing deportation of violent criminals and gang members, not “innocent people” as celebrities claim
  • With 54% of Americans now getting news from social media, celebrity falsehoods pose a real danger to law enforcement

Source: Just The News

June 20, 2025
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Cole Harrison
Cole Harrison is a seasoned political commentator with a no-nonsense approach to the news. With years of experience covering Washington’s biggest scandals and the radical left’s latest schemes, he cuts through the spin to bring readers the hard-hitting truth. When he's not exposing the media's hypocrisy, you’ll find him enjoying a strong cup of coffee and a good debate.
Cole Harrison is a seasoned political commentator with a no-nonsense approach to the news. With years of experience covering Washington’s biggest scandals and the radical left’s latest schemes, he cuts through the spin to bring readers the hard-hitting truth. When he's not exposing the media's hypocrisy, you’ll find him enjoying a strong cup of coffee and a good debate.