Singer Rosanne Cash Calls for Defunding and Prosecuting ICE

The country music star made the controversial comments in an Instagram video.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:47am

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Singer Rosanne Cash is calling on her fans who support the Trump administration to unfollow her on social media. In an Instagram video, she blamed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the fallout from a recent winter storm in Nashville and demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents be defunded and prosecuted.

Why it matters

Cash's comments reflect the growing political divide in the country, with the veteran singer taking a strong stance against the Trump administration and immigration enforcement agencies. Her remarks are likely to stir controversy and debate among her fanbase and the broader public.

The details

In the video, recorded at the Nashville International Airport, Cash complained about driving on icy roads and seeing fallen trees, which she blamed on the Department of Homeland Security. She then called for ICE agents to be defunded and prosecuted, saying 'Defund ICE. Not only defund them, prosecute them.' Cash also claimed that the current state of the country is 'unspeakable' and a 'sign of a country that's falling apart', suggesting that America has never seen anything like this since the 17th century.

  • The video was posted on Instagram on Wednesday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Rosanne Cash

A 70-year-old country music singer known for hits like 'Seven Year Ache' and 'Tennessee Flat Top Box'.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The federal agency responsible for disaster relief efforts, which Cash blamed for the fallout from a recent winter storm in Nashville.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency that Cash demanded be defunded and prosecuted.

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What they’re saying

“Defund ICE. Not only defund them, prosecute them.”

— Rosanne Cash, Singer

“This isn't the country I was born in. My ancestors have been here since the 17th century. I never thought I'd see this.”

— Rosanne Cash, Singer

The takeaway

Rosanne Cash's controversial comments calling for the defunding and prosecution of ICE agents reflect the deep political divisions in the country and are likely to stir strong reactions from her supporters and critics alike.