Homeland Security Responds to Zach Bryan’s New Song Criticizing ICE
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a response following country artist Zach Bryan’s tease of a new song that critiques ICE raids. In a somewhat unexpected twist, DHS has chosen to incorporate one of Bryan’s previous hits into a recruitment video.
In an Instagram post, Bryan gave a sneak peek of his upcoming track titled “Bad News,” which quickly gained traction online. The song sheds light on a perceived decline of the American spirit, with lyrics that mention, “ICE is coming crashing through your door.”
John Rich, a well-known figure in country music for his hit “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy),” joked about Bryan’s song by saying, “Nashville is full of these guys.” This remark, among others online, drew comparisons to what some have termed Bryan’s “Bud Light Moment,” referencing the backlash that hit the brand following its partnership with a transgender influencer.
Zach Bryan’s Altercation with Police
In a separate incident, newly released body camera footage showed Bryan, after being stopped for speeding, asserting that he is a “famous musician.”
The recruitment video from DHS included footage of armed law enforcement addressing masked rioters. A portion of Bryan’s song featured the lines, “Lord, forgive us, my sons and I. We have revivals all night, somebody calls the women, somebody steals the Bible. Baptize me with a bottle of Beam and put Johnny in a vinyl so I can survive.”
The reaction to the video has been mixed, generating applause from supporters of ICE while facing criticism from various left-leaning groups on social media. Interestingly, DHS took to tweeting an article questioning how many innocent lives would need to be lost at the hands of illegal immigrants before Bryan would consider writing about that issue.
Inquiries directed at Bryan’s management for comments were left unanswered at the time.
Recent Protests and Issues
Protests have flared recently against federal enforcement agencies, highlighting tensions surrounding immigration policies. Federal agents were seen standing guard during protests outside ICE’s Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, earlier this month.
