Country music artist Zach Bryan has recently faced a wave of criticism for his anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) song.
Bryan, who used explicit language to describe law enforcement and attacked ICE in his lyrics, now finds himself in the midst of a backlash that he claims has led to his words being "misconstrued."
In his song, Bryan sings, "ICE gonna bust down your door / Try to build a house no one builds no more / But I got a telephone / Kids are all scared and all alone." These lyrics have sparked a significant reaction from his fan base, many of whom have expressed their displeasure and threatened to stop purchasing his music.
Bryan, however, insists that his lyrics have been misunderstood.
According to RedState, Bryan released a statement in response to the criticism, saying, "The last few months of my life Ive been scrutinized by more people than I ever thought possible. I feel like Ive tried my hardest in so many ways and its so hard to see where my bearings even are anymore. Been falling off a cliff while trying to grow wings at the same time."
He added, "I am SO proud to have served in a country where we can all speak freely and converse amongst each other without getting doxxed or accosted on the internet or worse; the violence and heartbreak weve faced in the last few months! God speed ol sons Im out!"
Bryan's statement, however, fails to acknowledge the very real threats and violence faced by ICE agents and at ICE facilities. These individuals have been doxxed, their facilities have been targeted, and people have been injured and killed due to the left's incitement against ICE.
Bryan's lack of recognition for the vital role ICE plays in enforcing the law and protecting American citizens is glaringly absent from his response.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to Bryan's statement with a pointed question, referencing an article titled, "Will Zach Bryan write a song about murdered women Laken Riley and Rachel Morin?" The two women were tragically killed by illegal aliens, highlighting the importance of ICE's role in protecting American citizens.
The DHS also shared a video showcasing ICE and other federal agents in action, apprehending illegal aliens and dealing with anti-ICE radicals from Portland, Oregon, to Broadview, Illinois. The video, accompanied by the caption "We're having an All Night Revival," uses Bryan's song "Revival" as its soundtrack.
The DHS's response serves as a stark reminder of the vital role ICE plays in maintaining law and order, and the dangers they face in doing so. Bryan's failure to acknowledge this in his song and subsequent statement has not gone unnoticed, and it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact his career moving forward.
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