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Trump Calls for Wider ICE Operations Following Brody King’s 'Abolish ICE' Shirt

His comments underscore an escalation of enforcement priorities after the wrestler’s slogan T-shirt highlighted clashes between ICE agents and protesters in Los Angeles.

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Overview

  • Brody King wore an "Abolish ICE" T-shirt at AEW’s Grand Slam Mexico event in Mexico City on June 18 to spotlight opposition to U.S. immigration enforcement.
  • The shirt was intended as a show of solidarity with Los Angeles protesters who confronted ICE agents during raids that turned violent and injured officers.
  • King amplified a post by Mexican makeup artist Jose Corella denouncing ICE tactics as “armed kidnapping” and describing undocumented status as a civil, not criminal, violation.
  • The message has been echoed by other sports figures including Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Enrique Hernandez and NWSL side Angel City FC.
  • On June 19, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for ICE in Los Angeles and urged the agency to expand its operations to additional cities.