Trump administration clashes with country star Zach Bryan over ICE song lyrics

Kevin R. Johnson

09 Oct 2025

Country music immigration news! Country music star Zach Bryan shared part of a new song ("Bad News") with lyrics that appear to question the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called it “completely disrespectful.” Bryan said the song was "about how much I love this country and everyone in it more than anything. When you hear the rest of the song, you will understand the full context.”

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