The Fox & Friends curvy couch lit up Monday morning after what the hosts described as a tone-deaf display from celebrity performers who used music’s biggest night to air anti-ICE views, drawing applause from elite audiences while ignoring the realities facing everyday Americans.
The discussion followed a series of clips from the Grammy Awards featuring artists including Bad Bunny, who declared, “We’re not animals. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans,” Kehlani’s explicit “F*ck ICE!” outburst, and Billie Eilish stating, “Nobody is illegal on stolen land.” The panel reacted with disbelief, arguing that the performers’ messaging was one-sided and disconnected from real-world consequences.
Fox & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones sharply criticized the silence from celebrities on crimes connected to illegal immigration while they chose to attack immigration enforcement instead.
“So there was nothing when children were being raped, dropped off with signs at the border,” Jones said. He noted there were no speeches for Americans who were murdered by individuals who crossed the border illegally. Jones specifically referenced Jocelyn Nungaray from Texas, saying she was raped near water and her body was later disposed of, adding that none of those tragedies received the same attention or outrage from Grammy-stage activists.
Brian Kilmeade followed up by taking aim at the historical arguments made by some performers, particularly claims about “stolen land.” Kilmeade suggested that if celebrities truly believed America was illegitimate, they were free to leave.
“If you don’t like the land and our history 250 years later, you’re free to leave,” Kilmeade said, adding sarcastically that perhaps critics could move to places like Finland or Norway. He questioned whether the artists had any grasp of world history, pointing out that migration and conquest have shaped every civilization. Kilmeade dismissed the applause celebrities received at the Grammys as evidence of ignorance being celebrated rather than challenged.
The show then played a clip from Bill Maher’s Real Time, where the liberal comedian blasted celebrity political activism and questioned its effectiveness. Maher noted that nearly every major name in entertainment supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 election, yet she still lost every swing state.
“Celebrities aren’t helping,” Maher said, arguing that in a country where affordability is a top concern, wealthy entertainers do not come across as relatable or in touch. He added that most celebrity activism simply produces eye rolls rather than meaningful persuasion.
Carley Shimkus, filling in for Ainsley Earhardt, zeroed in on the visual symbolism from the awards show, calling out the coordinated display of “ICE OUT” pins worn by numerous performers.
She argued that there was nothing brave about multimillionaire stars in tuxedos and designer gowns making political statements to an audience that already agreed with them. Instead, she said, it was conformity disguised as courage.
“That is not bravery,” Shimkus said. “That is the picture of conformity.” She added that for most Americans watching at home, the speeches came across as shallow and dismissive of a far more complex issue, echoing Maher’s point that such performances usually trigger eye rolls rather than support.
The segment underscored a broader divide between Hollywood activism and public opinion, with the Fox & Friends hosts arguing that celebrity lectures from the red carpet only deepen resentment while doing nothing to address the real challenges facing the country.
