As immigration protests erupt across the country in response to sweeping raids and militarized enforcement, rapper Cardi B has joined a growing chorus of celebrities condemning President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
The Bronx-born artist used a conversation on X Spaces to speak directly to fans, revealing her frustration and sense of helplessness under the current administration.
“Personally, the reason why I haven’t really said anything is because I could say something every single day about it and guess what? Nothing is going to happen,” Cardi B said. “Because Trump do not give one f—k about me or what I gotta say. I personally believe that he doesn’t like me. So, if somebody don’t like you, and they say something or they do something, they’ll be like, ‘Oh word? Now I’m gonna show you.’”
One special media user weighed in agreeing with the celebrated artist and mother.
“She’s right,” X user Bryan wrote. “Donald is always trying to prove he has the upper hand in every situation and will do anything to prove he can do whatever he wants if provoked.”
The Grammy-winning rapper has long used her platform to speak on issues impacting working-class Americans and immigrant communities. During the discussion, she expressed fear that her vocal opposition could trigger retaliation.
“He always gives [a] dictatorship vibe,” she continued. “I tried to warn people that this was going to happen. I don’t know anybody anymore in the White House. I don’t know a representative. I don’t know anybody in there. And if I talk about it every single day, he is not going to care. Actually, I feel like if I talk about it every single day, he’s going to deport more people on purpose to show you. … Like, b—h, I run this country.’”
Protests in Los Angeles this week brought renewed attention to the conditions in ICE detention facilities and the aggressive nature of immigration enforcement under Trump.
Cardi B pointed to the humanity of those affected, asking the president to reconsider the damage being done.
“Have some compassion,” she urged. “They actually have helped America a lot. We wouldn’t like for an American to get snatched up in Russia and get f—–g treated practically like dog s–t. And we’re treating these people like they’re dog s–t, like not even humans.”
