# US Government Targets Hayley Williams' Stage Comments

> US government criticizes Hayley Williams for 'Fuck ICE' stage remark.
- Title: US Government Targets Hayley Williams' Stage Comments · NME
- Summary: US government criticizes Hayley Williams for 'Fuck ICE' stage remark. US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson rebuked Hayley Williams after she…
- Keywords: hayley williams, us government, ice, paramore, free motherfucking palestine, solo tour, north island credit union amphitheater, october 3, department of homeland security, fox news digital, music, culture
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/us-government-hits-back-at-hayley-williams-after-fuck-ice-comments-on-stage-3972237
- Published: 2026-10-05T15:56:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hayley williams, us government, ice, paramore, free motherfucking palestine, solo tour, north island credit union amphitheater, october 3, department of homeland security, fox news digital, music, culture
## Hayley Williams stage comment
Hayley Williams shouted 'Fuck ICE' during her solo tour performance at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in California on October 3.

> fuck ice
## US government response
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson urged Williams to thank immigration agents after her stage comments.

> america is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers who keep us safe
## Williams' political stance
Williams previously criticized Trump's policies as 'a playbook for controlling and punishing women, poor people, people of colour, and the lgbtq community'.

> a playbook for controlling and punishing women, poor people, people of colour, and the lgbtq community
## Artist solidarity with Palestine
Williams supported Palestine by including artists who dropped out of Ed Sheeran's tour in her pre-show playlist.

> free motherfucking palestine
## Other artists' responses
Radiohead, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and others criticized ICE's actions.

> get the fuck out of minneapolis
## Williams' upcoming tour
Williams announced a UK and European tour for summer 2027 after performing 'Airplanes' with Rico Nasty.

> airplanes
## Key takeaway

US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson rebuked Hayley Williams after she called US Immigration and Customs Enforcement 'Fuck ICE' during a solo tour performance.