Former Mass General Employee's Anti-ICE Video Sparks Controversy

Hospital distances itself from ex-worker's TikTok clip condemning immigration enforcement agency

Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:23pm

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A former temporary employee at Massachusetts General Hospital has sparked controversy with a TikTok video criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 10-second clip, which featured the woman wearing hospital scrubs and a staff badge, drew backlash from conservative social media users. In response, Mass General said the individual is no longer employed there and that the hospital is 'a place of healing where all are welcome'.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and the role of healthcare workers in those debates. It also raises questions about the appropriate use of social media by medical professionals, especially when it comes to political statements that could be seen as representing their employer.

The details

In the TikTok video, the woman - identified as 'Christina' or 'Tina' - is seen holding up a Mass General staff badge while spraying a saline solution at the camera and mouthing lyrics condemning ICE. The video soon went viral after being shared by the conservative social media account Libs of TikTok, prompting a response from the hospital. Mass General said the individual is a 'former temporary employee' who has not been part of the department 'for some time'.

  • The TikTok video was posted nearly a week ago.

The players

Christina/Tina

A former temporary employee at Massachusetts General Hospital who posted an anti-ICE video on TikTok while wearing hospital scrubs and a staff badge.

Massachusetts General Hospital

A renowned academic medical center in Boston that has distanced itself from the former employee's controversial video.

Libs of TikTok

A popular conservative social media account that shared the Mass General employee's anti-ICE video, sparking backlash.

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What they’re saying

“Hey ICE. F--- you. And f--- you too.”

— Christina/Tina, Former Mass General Employee (TikTok)

“This individual is not an employee at Mass General and has not been a part of the department for some time. Mass General is a place of healing where all are welcome.”

— Massachusetts General Hospital (Social Media)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and the role of healthcare workers in those debates. It also raises questions about the appropriate use of social media by medical professionals, especially when it comes to political statements that could be seen as representing their employer.