When Even Khaby Lame Isn’t Safe
Khaby Lame was detained by ICE and forced to leave the U.S. as Trump intensifies immigration enforcement and expands federal crackdowns.
ICE detained the most-followed person on TikTok—mid-visa process, no criminal record, no scandal. Just a missed window and a new regime itching to flex its power.
Within hours, Khaby was forced out of the U.S.
A quiet disappearance of a global Black immigrant, as the latest round of Trump-era immigration raids expands into showmanship.
A 19-year-old right-wing YouTuber, allegedly with ties to Barron Trump, bragged online that he reported Khaby. Called him “an illegal.” Mocked his silence. Laughed at his deportation.
And for some, that’s the victory: not enforcing law, but punishing visibility.
Khaby is a symbol.
Not just of influence, but of what can happen when power decides your presence is inconvenient.
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This moment is revealing who gets to stay, who gets erased, and who’s willing to speak up.
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When are we going to wake up to the reality of the Trumpster and his minions having control of the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, Jujdiciary? He is accountable to nobody and has no intention of halting his grab for absolute power. As Black people we've never enjoyed the rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution; a result of being classified as 3/5 human to determine Legislative representation. Our fight is ongoing.