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Reneé Rapp Slams Trump and ICE in Portland Performance

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Reneé Rapp, a pop star, voiced opposition to President Donald Trump and ICE during her October 13 performance in Portland, Oregon.
She declared, "F**k ICE, f**k this administration, and f**k Trump!", drawing cheers.
Her comments come amid escalating protests against ICE and a legal dispute over Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland.
Recent data show many ICE detainees have no criminal history, fueling public outrage.

History

Historical Context

Protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies surged in 2018, particularly following the implementation of a "zero tolerance" policy on May 7, which led to family separations at the border. Activists highlighted that around 80% of ICE detainees had no criminal history, fueling public outrage. This unrest has sparked a growing movement advocating for immigration reform and accountability for agencies like ICE.

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Story summary

Reneé Rapp, a pop star, voiced opposition to President Donald Trump and ICE during her October 13 performance in Portland, Oregon.
She declared, "F**k ICE, f**k this administration, and f**k Trump!", drawing cheers.
Her comments come amid escalating protests against ICE and a legal dispute over Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland.
Recent data show many ICE detainees have no criminal history, fueling public outrage.

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