Kim Kardashian criticizes Trump-led ICE raids

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Kim Kardashian has once again placed herself at the center of political debate in the United States, this time by publicly criticizing the immigration raids promoted by the Donald Trump administration. Her statement came during the DVF Awards gala in Venice, where she was recognized for her work promoting criminal justice reform.

In front of the political, business, and activist leaders present, Kardashian delivered a direct message:

“We must protect the people who have worked so hard to build this country. These raids aren't targeting criminals; they're targeting people I know. People my friends know.”.

From glamour to activism

Although her name is primarily associated with television and fashion, Kardashian has been involved for several years in defending people wrongfully convicted or given disproportionate sentences. In 2018, she met with Donald Trump at the White House to request a pardon for Alice Marie Johnson, sentenced to life in prison for a non-violent drug offense, a case that became a landmark for criminal justice reform in the US.

Since then, she has supported bipartisan initiatives, collaborating with both Democratic and Republican lawyers, NGOs, and legislators, and even produced a documentary series on injustices in the justice system.

Her position in Venice confirms that her activism has expanded beyond the criminal justice system to immigration policy, at a time of high polarization in the US.

Trump's immigration policies under scrutiny

Kardashian's criticism is directed at ICE raids, which Trump defends as part of a strategy against foreign criminals. However, multiple reports indicate that the majority of those detained are undocumented workers with no criminal record.

The immigration debate has been a central focus of the Republican campaign, from the promise of new detention centers to the construction of more border barriers and restrictions on asylum. In this context, Kardashian's voice has a special impact because she is a figure with extensive media reach.

Reactions and repercussions

Kardashian's speech was widely disseminated on social media and in international media. Her followers applauded the gesture, while conservative sectors accused her of being "out of touch with the reality of national security."

Analysts emphasize that his intervention could influence young public opinion and undecided voters, a sector that values the defense of human rights beyond partisan lines.

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Sources:

• EFE