Martha Stewart's Silence on ICE Sparks Outrage as Granddaughter Calls for Action
Martha Stewart's Instagram account was flooded with comments over the weekend after she shared a text message from her 14-year-old granddaughter, who urged her grandmother to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid growing public anger over federal enforcement tactics.
The teenager's message read: "I'm not sure it's excusable to not be speaking up right now." In response, Stewart posted the message on Instagram and expressed her own outrage at the escalating situation in the country. She condemned the persecution of immigrants, which many Americans themselves are or have ancestors from, and called for peaceful demonstrations and change.
Stewart's remarks echo those of other prominent public figures who have spoken out against ICE operations following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the complete abolition of the agency, while over 60 major companies have issued statements urging federal authorities to de-escalate enforcement operations in Minnesota.
Other celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, and Katy Perry have also spoken out against ICE's actions, with some using their platforms to urge their followers to contact their senators to oppose additional funding for the agency. Meanwhile, actress Amanda Seyfried and Cynthia Nixon have publicly condemned ICE's actions in Minneapolis, while Marvel actor Simu Liu declared that immigration laws can be enforced "in a dignified way" – but still denounced ICE.
Supporters of Stewart, including author Aurora James and chef Lauren May, took to Instagram to express their gratitude for her speaking out. Fitness influencer Conor McKenzie also praised the younger generation's willingness to take action on this issue.
The exchange highlights the growing pressure on prominent public figures to address the crisis as the fallout from Pretti's death continues to expand nationwide.
Martha Stewart's Instagram account was flooded with comments over the weekend after she shared a text message from her 14-year-old granddaughter, who urged her grandmother to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid growing public anger over federal enforcement tactics.
The teenager's message read: "I'm not sure it's excusable to not be speaking up right now." In response, Stewart posted the message on Instagram and expressed her own outrage at the escalating situation in the country. She condemned the persecution of immigrants, which many Americans themselves are or have ancestors from, and called for peaceful demonstrations and change.
Stewart's remarks echo those of other prominent public figures who have spoken out against ICE operations following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the complete abolition of the agency, while over 60 major companies have issued statements urging federal authorities to de-escalate enforcement operations in Minnesota.
Other celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, and Katy Perry have also spoken out against ICE's actions, with some using their platforms to urge their followers to contact their senators to oppose additional funding for the agency. Meanwhile, actress Amanda Seyfried and Cynthia Nixon have publicly condemned ICE's actions in Minneapolis, while Marvel actor Simu Liu declared that immigration laws can be enforced "in a dignified way" – but still denounced ICE.
Supporters of Stewart, including author Aurora James and chef Lauren May, took to Instagram to express their gratitude for her speaking out. Fitness influencer Conor McKenzie also praised the younger generation's willingness to take action on this issue.
The exchange highlights the growing pressure on prominent public figures to address the crisis as the fallout from Pretti's death continues to expand nationwide.
! Her granddaughter was totally right to call her out for not using her platform earlier, and now it's clear that she's a true ally to those who need our help most 
. It's about time we heard from someone with her influence, especially since I know so many people in my own family are struggling with immigration issues 
. We need more voices like hers speaking truth to power and pushing for change!
. I mean, come on, she's a huge influencer with millions of followers - shouldn't she have used her platform sooner? 
It's not like this is a new issue or something.
. And kudos to her granddaughter for being so bold and taking matters into her own hands - she's definitely got some great genes 
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. We need more young people like Conor McKenzie, who are passionate about social justice and aren't afraid to speak up 
. Let's keep the pressure on until ICE is reformed or abolished - we can do this! 
. I mean, who doesn't know someone who's been impacted by immigration issues? It's not like they're just talking about it, they're actually doing something about it 
. Let's see more people following in Martha's footsteps and using their influence for good 
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. I mean, on one hand, you gotta respect people's right to speak out and demand change 
. Martha Stewart took a chance by sharing her granddaughter's message, even if it meant getting roasted on social media 
. But at the same time, can't we just try to have a nuanced conversation about this stuff? It feels like some people are taking a super black-and-white approach – "ICE is bad" or "ICE is fine" 
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. I'm not saying we should just blindly support the agency, but can't we try to find some middle ground? Maybe Martha Stewart didn't take the right stance on this one, but at least she showed that she was willing to listen to her granddaughter's concerns 
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. Let's not just focus on demonizing one side or the other – let's try to understand each other's perspectives 
, its crazy how one text message can spark so much outrage and get martha stewart to speak out 
? that's some serious activism skills 
, but also kinda scary 
... what if this is just the start of something big? 
. Like, don't get me wrong, she's totally right to be outraged and stuff, but it feels like there's a bit of an expectation from her fans that she'd already been saying something about this whole thing... 
Her granddaughter is 14 and she's already wiser than some of my own aunts who have been silent on this issue for years... My cousin's partner is from Mexico and they went through this trauma with their abuela being deported (no kidding) and it's just heartbreaking to see the system fail them. I'm so down with Conor McKenzie tho, he's like totally speaking truth 