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Kid Rock Defends Restaurant Amid ICE Raids Controversy

5/20/2025

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Kid Rock confronted swirling rumors about ICE raids impacting his Nashville restaurant, which shut down early to protect undocumented workers. He reaffirmed his backing for stringent immigration laws and President Trump's stance. Meanwhile, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell condemned the raids, revealing city leaders were blindsided by the operation that led to 196 arrests.

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Kid Rock confronted swirling rumors about ICE raids impacting his Nashville restaurant, which shut down early to protect undocumented workers. He reaffirmed his backing for stringent immigration laws and President Trump's stance. Meanwhile, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell condemned the raids, revealing city leaders were blindsided by the operation that led to 196 arrests.