A Child Wrote A Goodbye Note To Their Friend In Fear Of Being Taken By ICE, And People Are Worried About How Trump’s Rhetoric Is Affecting Young People

President Donald Trump promised his supporters mass deportations while campaigning for the 2024 presidential election, and since he was elected, Trump’s administration has been adamant about instilling fear surrounding deportation efforts.

Person wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat, showing a neutral expression
Person wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, showing a neutral expression

They’ve posted ASMR videos of migrants being handcuffed.

A person wearing handcuffs and ankle shackles is escorted by an officer. The scene suggests a detention or arrest situation
A person wearing handcuffs and ankle shackles is escorted by an officer. The scene suggests a detention or arrest situation

They also posted a Valentine’s Day meme that read: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you,” with photos of Donald Trump and his “border czar” Tom Homan.

Text on pink background: "Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally and we'll deport you," with two edited faces below
Text on pink background: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally and we’ll deport you,” with two edited faces below

In late January, the Department of Homeland Security Spokesperson issued a statement about their decision to allow ICE agents to enter “sensitive” areas that said, “This action empowers the brave men and women in CBP and ICE to enforce our immigration laws and catch criminal aliens—including murders and rapists—who have illegally come into our country. Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense.”

Two ICE officers in jackets with "POLICE ICE" on the back walk down a residential sidewalk near a fenced area
Two ICE officers in jackets with “POLICE ICE” on the back walk down a residential sidewalk near a fenced area

The Trump administration’s decision to allow ICE agents to enter schools has resulted in significant pushback, and one child seemingly wrote a note to a friend expressing how afraid they were of being taken by ICE while attending school.

Left sign: "Do not deport my friends!" Right sign: Criticizes ICE involvement and urges support for teachers and students
Left sign: “Do not deport my friends!” Right sign: Criticizes ICE involvement and urges support for teachers and students

The note circulated widely on X (formerly known as Twitter), gaining over 12 million views. Here’s what it says: “If ICE takes me don’t forget about me I will be in El Salvador. You’re my best friend, the brother I never had. I cry every night thinking that they will come for me at school.” The letter also includes drawings of faces with tears falling from the eyes.

A handwritten letter expresses concern about ICE intervention, mentioning a friendship in El Salvador and reassures to remember one another
A handwritten letter expresses concern about ICE intervention, mentioning a friendship in El Salvador and reassures to remember one another

In response to this note, people have expressed deep anger toward the Trump administration. One person wrote, “Fuck ICE. Fuck Donald Trump. Fuck every person who is ok with this. I mean this.”

A tweet expressing strong opposition to ICE, Donald Trump, and supporters of their actions
A tweet expressing strong opposition to ICE, Donald Trump, and supporters of their actions

“The cruelty is the point,” another person wrote.

Profile picture of a person with the text: "Non-Ironically T.V.’s B. Dave Walters - EVE… The cruelty is the point."
Profile picture of a person with the text: “Non-Ironically T.V.’s B. Dave Walters – EVE… The cruelty is the point.”

“i’ve spent the past two weeks having breakdowns at my desk just thinking about the fact that my library kids or their parents could be deported at any moment they do not deserve to live in constant fear,” one person who claimed to be a librarian wrote.

Tweet about concerns for library kids or their parents facing potential deportation and living in fear
Tweet about concerns for library kids or their parents facing potential deportation and living in fear

Opposingly, one person said, “Heartbreaking that this kid has to do what millions of kids do every year — move to a new place where they have to make new friends? It’s tough, but it’s also normal.”

A tweet by Tim Maguire expressing empathy for a child moving to a new place, highlighting that it's tough but normal
A tweet by Tim Maguire expressing empathy for a child moving to a new place, highlighting that it’s tough but normal

Some schools in New York and Chicago have taken action in response to the Trump administration, stating they will only allow ICE agents to enter if they have a signed warrant.

Now, I need to know what your thoughts are. Let us know in the comments.

One Comment on “A Child Wrote A Goodbye Note To Their Friend In Fear Of Being Taken By ICE, And People Are Worried About How Trump’s Rhetoric Is Affecting Young People”

  1. This a typical demcratic piece of misdirection. Who didn’t protect the borders who flew illegals in the middle of the night. Put the blame where it belongs Biden and the demcratic party. They have been given a choice it’s called self deport. If they do this they can request to come back legal. Don’t self deport. Take the chance of being arrested and deported with no chance of coming back. NO ONE has a problem with people coming here as long as they do it legal. Biden and most of the demcratic party that allowed this to take place should be arrested. The demcratic party has alot of deaths on their hands. Those that died trying to come here . Those Americans that have died by the hands of illegals.
    This little boy had no choice to come here because the parents made some poor choices. You want to blame someone, Biden and the demcratic party is responsible for everything that is happening now, is to correct the issues they created. Biden and demcrats were and are still the problem. Tell that boys parents to deport and then request to come back legally. Signed former demcrat. GO TRUMP.

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