Overview
- During Oct. 10–11 performances at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Chappell Roan told the crowd “F—k ICE forever,” prompting loud cheers and a chant.
- DHS assistant secretary for public affairs Tricia McLaughlin responded via TMZ, saying, “Pink Pony Club is good. Pedophiles are bad. That’s who we’re getting off of our streets. Get a grip.”
- Coverage situates the exchange within a year of intensified ICE activity, including September’s Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago and summer raids in Los Angeles that drew protests.
- Outlets cite research indicating many ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, including a Cato Institute finding of 65% and TRAC data showing 71.5% with none.
- Public reaction to Roan’s comment has been mixed on social platforms, and no policy changes or legal actions have been reported in direct response.