Key Highlights:
- Pop star and actress Reneé Rapp launched an expletive-filled tirade against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and former President Donald Trump during a concert.
- The outburst occurred at Portland’s Moda Center, a city that has seen over 100 consecutive nights of violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement at a local ICE facility.
- The moment was captured and shared on TikTok by former CNN journalist Don Lemon’s account, amplifying its reach.
- Rapp is the latest musician to publicly condemn the agency, joining artists like Zach Bryan who have faced criticism for similar anti-ICE sentiments.
Reneé Rapp Ignites Portland Crowd with Anti-ICE, Anti-Trump Tirade
Actress and singer Reneé Rapp paused her Portland concert on Monday to deliver a blistering, expletive-laden condemnation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and former President Donald Trump. The “Sex Lives of College Girls” star’s fiery speech was met with thunderous applause from the audience at the Moda Center.
The moment, captured on video and shared on TikTok by former CNN anchor Don Lemon, quickly circulated online. “So let’s just f—— make it abundantly f—— clear — F— ICE. F— this administration. F— Trump,” Rapp declared from the stage.
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Addressing the ongoing tensions in the city, Rapp told her fans, “We are very, very, very excited to be here with you. You’re a wonderful. And it just happens that we’re here at the same time some people who shouldn’t f—— be here are.”
A City on Edge: The Context Behind the Outburst
Rapp’s comments landed in a city already embroiled in conflict. For weeks, Portland has been the epicenter of violent clashes outside a local ICE facility. Camila Wamsley, the director of ICE’s Portland office, stated the building has endured over 100 consecutive nights of disorder.
Protesters have reportedly escalated their tactics from chants to launching bottle rockets and rocks at the building, targeting officers with lasers, and building barricades. In response, the Trump administration attempted to deploy National Guard troops, but the order was temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, who called the plan “untethered from reality” and a risk to the separation of civil and military power.
Not The Only Voice: A Growing Trend in Music
Rapp is not the first artist to use her platform to speak out against the federal agency. Country singer Zach Bryan recently sparked controversy for his song “Bad News,” which contains anti-ICE lyrics. The song drew a sharp rebuke from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, who called the lyrics “completely disrespectful.”
Fellow country artist Bryan Andrews also went viral for a passionate TikTok video condemning the separation of families and the Christians who support such actions. Rapp’s rant solidifies a growing trend of musicians publicly taking a stand on contentious political issues, particularly immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet issued a comment on her remarks.
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