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One Department of Homeland Security official seems to think she can throw down with a woman raised by Kris Jenner.
On Wednesday, Tricia McLaughlin, the DHS assistant secretary for public affairs, decided to pick a fight with Kim Kardashian after the reality TV star simply exercised her freedom of speech.
Amid the ongoing anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles that were sparked by a rash of terrifying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, Kardashian made it clear on her Instagram story Tuesday that her values align with the demonstrators.
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“When we’re told that ICE exists to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals — great,” Kardashian began her statement. “When we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families in inhumane ways, we have to speak up. We have to do what’s right.”
She continued, “Growing up in LA, I’ve seen how deeply immigrants are woven into the fabric of this city. They are our neighbors, friends, classmates, coworkers, and family.”
“No matter where you fall politically, it’s clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants,” she wrote.
The beauty mogul concluded, “We can’t turn a blind eye when fear and injustice keep people from living their lives freely and safely. There HAS to be a BETTER way.”
Screenshot Kim Kardashian via Instagram Story
When Kardashian’s statement made its way to X, formerly Twitter, Wednesday, it seemed to really get McLaughlin’s Skims in a twist.
“.@KimKardashian, which one of these convicted child molesters, murderers, drug traffickers and rapists would you like to stay in the county? These are just a few of the convicted illegal criminals who have been picked up in the last 72 hours,” McLaughlin wrote on X, alongside images of a few men who have been detained by ICE in Los Angeles, per some very colorfully worded DHS press releases that include quotes from McLaughlin.
Although McLaughlin didn’t like Kardashian’s statement, plenty of social media users did.
kim speaking out against ICE is actually so important. like say what you want about her but she’s using her platform for something real. we need more celebs doing this fr, not just when it’s trendy.
— bry (@bloodlinebry) June 11, 2025finally kim speaking out against something
— jack (@livnerys) June 11, 2025kim doing more for basic human rights than half of congress
— domiii ☆ (@horejsiii) June 11, 2025Woke Kim is back
— Sycamore’s Source (@sycamoressource) June 11, 2025OMG that law degree literally made her smarter & more empathetic towards people who are facing injustice.
— cherry c✵ded 🍒 (@plum_chelly) June 11, 202520 Years Of Free Journalism
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Kardashian, who graduated from law school in May, has an interesting history with the Trump family. In 2018, she met with President Donald Trump during his first term to advocate for prison reform, and later claimed she helped soften his stance on crime (which, apparently, did not work).
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In 2023, the president’s eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, was pictured at Kardashian’s birthday party, upsetting many of Kardashian’s fans. The “American Horror Story” alum also seemed celebratory on Trump’s inauguration day in January, posting a caption-less photo of first lady Melania Trump’s outfit to her Instagram story that same day.
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