Celebrities Condemn Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: “Inhumane,” “Un-American”

As President Donald Trump’s military-backed immigration raids continue across Los Angeles and the country, prominent celebrities are speaking out against what they describe as cruel tactics and xenophobic motivations behind the operation.

Many noted the stark contrast between Trump’s alarmist portrayal of Los Angeles as a city in chaos and the reality of a sprawling, diverse metropolis where protests remain largely peaceful and confined to a few downtown blocks.

A Disconnect Between Rhetoric and Reality

Several stars criticized the targeting of immigrants who pose no threat, arguing that the raids are focusing on working-class people, not violent criminals.

Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, a Los Angeles native, wrote on social media:

“When we’re told that ICE exists to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals — great. But when we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families in inhumane ways, we have to speak up.”

She added:

“Growing up in LA, I’ve seen how deeply immigrants are woven into the fabric of this city… No matter where you fall politically, it’s clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants.”

Speaking Out from the Stage and the Screen

At the BET Awards, rapper and singer Doechii used her acceptance speech for Best Female Hip Hop Artist to highlight the fear gripping communities:

“There are ruthless attacks creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order. Trump is using military forces to stop a protest. We all deserve to live in hope, not fear.”

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel dedicated a 12-minute monologue to the issue, opening with footage of Hollywood tourists and a red carpet premiere.

“Not only is it not an apocalypse — they’re having a Disney/Pixar movie premiere right now,” he said, joking about the film Elio. “Don’t tell Trump — he’ll send the Green Berets in, too.”
Kimmel condemned the raids as “abductions” by masked agents:
“That is the correct word to use — abducted. Innocent people, taken off the streets by unidentified agents.”

Firsthand Witnesses to the Chaos

Finneas, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning producer known for his work with sister Billie Eilish and the Barbie soundtrack, described being tear-gassed at a peaceful protest downtown.

“They’re inciting this,” he wrote on Instagram. “Tear-gassed almost immediately at the very peaceful protest downtown.”

Actress and activist Eva Longoria called the raids “un-American” in a heartfelt Instagram post:

“It’s just so inhumane, hard to watch… I can’t imagine what it’s like to be in Los Angeles right now.”
She added that the protests stem from the government’s failure to provide due process to “law-abiding, tax-paying immigrants who have been a part of our community for a very long time.”