ICE isn’t the governement. They are an agency whose main function is to protect us from criminals who come into this country. They aren’t the whole government. They have a very small job in the big picture. So if everybody could let that small job get done, then it would never get out of hand. That’s not to say that ICE is perfect or never makes mistakes, because they do. But they aren’t “treading” on any of us or our rights. Their job is to uphold laws that have been around for decades. Would you yell at a McDonalds worker for their prices going up? Of course not because it’s not in their power. It’s the same thing here….call the actual law makers if you don’t like immigration laws
2026-01-27 17:21:24
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samwaggoner_ :
"Don't tread on me" was not a rejection of government power. It was rejecting the government overstepping its authority on its own CITIZENS. They believed in borders, law enforcement and sovereignty. What they opposed was coercion without representation, not the existence of the state. What you describe is not "treading". You cannot equate enforcement with tyranny simply because it's uncomfortable, especially when you're talking about enforcement of those outside the social contract aka non citizens.
2026-01-27 18:29:15
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devmachette :
I feel like we forgot the government works for us and that blindly following/adoring politicians is antithetical to democracy (which used to be a core tenant of repubs btw, small government, state-ruled, less involvement in our day to day).
2026-01-27 16:47:32
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hannah :
And with that being said 🖕🏼🧊
2026-01-27 20:47:02
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Kim Wolff :
I love that you’re speaking candidly on this
2026-01-27 16:40:16
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Melissa :
I agree with this! The scary thing about MAGA is that they blindly listen to anything their leader says and they’re not willing to think critically for themselves. For example thinking January 6th was okay (violent riot with weapons) but then thinking it’s justified for a citizen legally carrying a weapon to get murdered when he wasn’t even holding it? The hypocrisy and inability to think critically & instead blindly following a leader is how we end up in dictatorship & it’s scary
2026-01-27 17:38:33
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kate :
YES! Thank you for speaking out! Very well said. You gained a follower for life!!! Longtime follower but I was so scared you might support ICE, sorry for assuming.
2026-01-27 20:10:09
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brookeannalise_ :
Adore you for speaking on this and just being real instead of being performative!!
2026-01-27 19:22:22
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sammy :
As someone from Minnesota actively watching this happen with my own two eyes, thank you for speaking up about this 💙
2026-01-27 21:30:29
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Kourtney :
This was very well said. Thank you for using your platform for awareness and to create discussion. The fact that we are speaking about HUMAN lives has somehow become overshadowed by a parties allegiance.
2026-01-27 16:47:33
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rach :
really appreciate you saying something! I don’t think influencers need (or even should sometimes) speak on things political, especially if it won’t be a well supported opinion. but I appreciate that you want to say something and this was very well said.
2026-01-27 20:37:50
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Jenny20 :
please know that I understand that you are human and not a politician so I don’t expect your answer to be “perfect” it just means so much to me that you’re actually just speaking up and saying something! That in itself is huge and I appreciate it you risking followers and your platform to speak your opinion!
2026-01-29 22:54:18
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GodSavetheQueen :
I can’t just blindly accept the premise of “why people feel very strongly about border control.” I literally can’t understand that at baseline without explanation.
2026-01-27 22:04:57
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Sydney Faye :
I think it’s so exhausting nowadays no matter what side you’re on. conservatives and liberals need to take a step back and think about what’s actually important to them instead of blindly following political leaders just because of their party
2026-01-27 18:57:46
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_danaswift :
I think this was VERY well spoken and politically accurate!
2026-01-27 18:31:17
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Reghan Czech :
and this is why you’re my favourite creator
2026-01-27 16:43:09
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Kortni Moll :
I feel people need to realize it should all be a matter of morals and not political views
2026-01-27 16:34:50
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Bella :
So well said, I know it’s scary to speak up as a creator. But you voicing your opinion shows others that it’s okay!!
2026-01-27 17:36:20
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Ash | Dog & WFH Mom 💛 :
Right wing has also forgotten about humanity
2026-01-28 22:50:01
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Lilly :
Thank you Haley- it is important to have respect in these conversations as we navigate this political climate
2026-01-27 17:19:55
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Gabigail :
Queen! Thanks for sharing. You’re easily a fav creator . ❤️
2026-01-27 16:39:14
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sarah09133 :
If only more people thought this way, what a difference it would make in our world ❤️🩹🫶🏻
2026-01-27 17:24:15
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brvnnv6 :
To see someone that I consider in the “golf space” speak on this is such a relief. The unfortunate thing following golf creators and being a golfer myself, is most people around you at the course and creators are conservative and will not speak on anything no matter how bad things get.
2026-01-28 22:12:47
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Cece 🇨🇦 :
Yeeees love when my influencers speak up! I know this is tough in the golfer world !!!
2026-01-27 22:53:32
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Arria Gross :
This is very well said!
2026-01-27 16:37:01
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