US government hits back at Hayley Williams after “Fuck ICE” comments on stage

The Department of Homeland Security has hit back at Hayley Williams after she shouted “Fuck ICE” while on stage. READ MORE: Hayley Williams’ surprise 17-song release is a bold choose-your-own-adventure through hope and heartache The on-stage comments refer to what the Paramore singer shared while performing at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in California on Saturday night (October 3) as part of her ongoing solo tour. While at the venue performing her 2025 song ‘Ice In My OJ’, Williams paused midway through to declare ‘Fuck ICE’ – refering to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement department – and also shout out “Free motherfucking Palestine”. She has spoken out in support of Palestine before, and recently stood in solidarity with the artists who dropped out of Ed Sheeran‘s tour, following Macklemore being dropped after calling for a “free Palestine”, by including them in her pre-show playlist. Hayley Williams says “Fuck ICE” and “Free Palestine” at her show last night in Chula Vista, CA 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 (Video: charlieogdenn7 / TikTok) pic.twitter.com/tUHnx4YFD9 — Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) October 4, 2026 She has used her platform to speak out against Donald Trump in the p...