Reneé Rapp slams ICE and Trump in viral Portland concert rant

Reneé Rapp sparks backlash after shouting “F--- ICE” and criticizing Donald Trump during her Portland concert

Actress and singer Reneé Rapp ignited controversy during her Portland concert after delivering a profanity-laced tirade against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and former President Donald Trump.

The “Sex Lives of College Girls” star made the remarks Monday night while performing at the Moda Center, calling out ongoing ICE raids in the city.

“So let’s just make it abundantly clear — F--- ICE. F--- this administration. F--- Trump,” Rapp shouted to cheers from the crowd. The moment was captured and shared widely on TikTok by Don Lemon’s account, quickly going viral.

American Singer, Songwriter and Actress Reneé Rapp:

"Let’s just f*cking make it abundantly clear. F*ck ICE, f*ck this administration and f*ck Trump!" pic.twitter.com/wQwklqSQje

— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) October 15, 2025

Portland has recently been the scene of violent anti-ICE protests, with clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a local ICE facility. According to Camila Wamsley, director of ICE’s Portland office, the site has faced more than 100 nights of unrest involving projectiles, lasers, and barricades.

In response, the Trump administration attempted to deploy National Guard troops to restore order, a move U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut blocked, calling it “untethered from reality.” Local leaders argued federal intervention was unnecessary and exaggerated the city’s instability.

Rapp’s comments align her with other musicians criticizing ICE, including country artist Zach Bryan, whose song “Bad News” drew backlash for its anti-ICE lyrics. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem condemned Bryan’s message, calling it disrespectful to law enforcement.

As political and cultural tensions over immigration enforcement continue to rise, Rapp’s outburst underscores a widening divide between artists and government officials over issues of morality, law enforcement, and freedom of expression.