Black MAGA Supporter Criticizes Philly City Council on Immigration

Council cuts off mic after man calls out hypocrisy on mourning dead Americans

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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During a Philadelphia City Council meeting, John McAuley of the group 'Flip Philly Red' criticized the council for their hypocrisy in reacting to the deaths of Americans. He called out the council for publicly mourning the death of anti-ICE activist Renee Good while staying silent on Americans murdered by illegal immigrants. The council responded by cutting off McAuley's microphone.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing political tensions around immigration policy and the differing perspectives on how to address issues of public safety and immigration enforcement. It also raises questions about free speech and the ability of citizens to voice dissenting opinions at public meetings.

The details

McAuley spoke during a council vote on a resolution urging Senators Fetterman and McCormick to oppose funding for ICE operations. He criticized the council for 'pandering to White liberal women like Renee Good' while ignoring the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of illegal immigrants. The council interrupted McAuley and eventually cut off his microphone, stating he should 'speak on the resolution'.

  • The incident occurred during a Philadelphia City Council meeting on Thursday.

The players

John McAuley

A member of the grassroots organization 'Flip Philly Red' who spoke out against the council's hypocrisy on immigration issues.

Philadelphia City Council

The local government body that cut off McAuley's microphone during the meeting.

Renee Good

An anti-ICE activist whose death the council was criticized for publicly mourning while ignoring other victims.

Sen. John Fetterman

A Democratic senator from Pennsylvania who the council urged to oppose funding for ICE operations.

Sen. Dave McCormick

A Republican senator from Pennsylvania who the council urged to oppose funding for ICE operations.

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What they’re saying

“It's not MAGA who's doing all of the carjacking and the shootings.”

— John McAuley, Member of 'Flip Philly Red' (thegatewaypundit.com)

“I've never seen her put up a picture of DeCara Thompson, a 19-year-old who was raped and murdered by an illegal alien and thrown over a bridge.”

— John McAuley, Member of 'Flip Philly Red' (thegatewaypundit.com)

What’s next

The Philadelphia City Council will likely continue to debate the resolution regarding ICE funding, with the tensions around immigration policy remaining a divisive issue.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the deep political divisions around immigration and the challenges of balancing public safety concerns with protecting civil liberties. It underscores the need for more nuanced and inclusive dialogue on these complex issues.