Overview
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called the previewed lyrics to Bryan’s unreleased song “completely disrespectful” to law enforcement and the country.
- The official DHS account posted a video montage of ICE operations set to Bryan’s older hit “Revival,” escalating the dispute on social media.
- Bryan, a Navy veteran, said he wrote the song months ago, asserted his love of country, and described the backlash as embarrassing and frightening.
- Conservative country figures including John Rich and Buddy Brown criticized Bryan, drawing comparisons to past industry flashpoints such as The Chicks and Bud Light.
- Hosts of The View defended the lyrics as social commentary, arguing the lines describe observable ICE tactics rather than inciting hostility toward agents.