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Grammy Celebrities Clash with Noem Over ICE Defense

2/5/2026

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  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid criticism from celebrities at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
  • Noem labeled ICE officers as community protectors and referenced historic lows in crime rates during Donald Trump's presidency.
  • Bad Bunny condemned ICE in his acceptance speech, stating, "We're not savage, we're not animals," while Billie Eilish supported immigrant rights.
  • The Grammy ceremony served as a protest against ICE, coinciding with recent fatal incidents involving federal agents.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the celebrities, pointing out perceived hypocrisy in their statements.