DHS Deletes Controversial Video Featuring Comedian
After facing backlash for a video that featured comedian Theo Von, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed the clip from his X account on Wednesday. The video had been a promotional tool for DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but Theo Von expressed his disapproval regarding its usage, insisting he had not consented to it.
“I did not approve of using this,” he posted on X, explaining that the video oversimplified his nuanced views on immigration. He mentioned that his sentiments were not adequately represented in the short promotional clip.
The removed post included visuals of ICE operations, displaying claims like “2 million people in 250 days” and featuring comments made by former President Trump at the United Nations. The video concluded with an airplane departing, framed with the words “rest now.”
yooo dhs I did not approve of using this. I know you know my address so please send me a check. And defeat this and remove me from your “banger” deportation video. When it comes to immigration, my thoughts and mind are far more subtle than this video allows. good bye! https://t.co/5v5gagf4dr
– Theo von (@theovon) September 24, 2025
In a follow-up post sent shortly after, he shared his thoughts on the appropriateness of the content, stating, “It’s weird to me to think this is okay.” He raised concerns about potential personal repercussions saying, “So what if someone attacks me tomorrow?”
The use of the term “Banger” to describe DHS’s content seems to reflect a growing trend over recent weeks as the department has been criticized for its unconventional posts.
Earlier in the week, DHS had shared another video that presented ICE agents capturing undocumented immigrants, likening it to a Pokémon theme with the caption “Catch ‘Em All.” This was part of a larger series of tweets featuring so-called “trading cards” styled similarly to Pokémon cards. Other posts included historical imagery depicting American heritage.
Despite multiple requests for comments from both DHS, ICE, and Theo Von, there was no immediate response.
