'Don't go to the US -- not with Trump in charge'

Sunday, February 22, 2026

As tourism plummets in the U.S., those who have had troubles warn others of the dangers of coming to America.

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NEW: An Irish tourist visiting the US was jailed by ICE for 3 months after overstaying 3 days due to medical issue. Thomas agreed to be deported, but instead went to federal prison where he recounted horrific conditions + no medical care.
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If you can't be bothered to read it, ICE detained a brit grandma for 2 months even though she was 100% legal. ICE agents allegedly get a bonus per detainment, which motivated grabbing her along with her husband who was on an expired tourist visa.

#1 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-02-22 08:20 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

Eddie Murphy should do a remake where he gets arrested and deported as soon as he lands here.

#2 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-02-22 08:23 AM | Reply

This sort of thing happens a lot. As correctly pointed out, ICE gets bounties for arrests. They give into the incentive to use their offices to oppress people. They are mercenary goons. Why take the chance and visit the US? There are many, many safer and saner places.

Abolish ICE and DHS.

#3 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-22 08:28 AM | Reply

St Patrick's Day is coming up.

As custom, the Taoiseach will meet with the POTUS and most likely NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (which will be a terrific photo).

This year may be the first time in US-Ireland relations that the Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, will have to rebuke an American president over the US detaining Irish nationals.

Link:

www.ice.gov

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-22 08:53 AM | Reply

Avoid the hassles.

Or not.

#5 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-02-22 08:54 AM | Reply

This poor Karen

#6 | Posted by THEBULL at 2026-02-22 08:58 AM | Reply

Nope. Don't do it.

My co-worker's wife is a German citizen and US green card holder. She was told by her academic advisor at UNLV not to come to the US to walk for her graduation from her Master's program.

#7 | Posted by madbomber at 2026-02-22 09:17 AM | Reply

They've blew through the low hanging fruit, there was never that much of it, and are chasing white people now. Wild times.

#8 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-02-22 09:25 AM | Reply

Vigilante Justice

#9 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-02-22 10:28 AM | Reply

Loyalty to Trump is even more important than skin color... it's certainly more important than any laws.

#10 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-22 10:35 AM | Reply

My co-worker's wife is a German citizen and US green card holder.

I am a Chinese citizen, with a US Green card. I am not scared to travel, there's nothing to be afraid of.

Listening to a biased and prejudice academic about your travel is just so hilarious and such lack of awareness.

ICE detained a brit grandma for 2 months even though she was 100% legal. ICE agents allegedly get a bonus per detainment, which motivated grabbing her along with her husband who was on an expired tourist visa.

Sure you apply for the visa (a six month) at the same time, but his is expired .... ridiculous, they both probably over stayed and were caught.

I applied for a B-2 tourist visa for my parents to enjoy my daughter here in the US, I am not concerned; I tell them stay within the law; don't carry a gun and/or drive a car into a LEO.

But killing a family of four, while driving your car is OK; this news btw is all over the place in China.
abc7news.com

This is whole thing is just outrage porn, how long can you guys carry this outrage should be interesting.

#11 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-02-22 11:23 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

#11 | Posted by oneironaut

What a pathetic joke this dirtbag is...

#12 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-02-22 11:31 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

how long can you guys carry this outrage should be interesting.

#11 | Posted by oneironaut

For as long as you pretend that no one should be upset.

#13 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-22 11:31 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

how long can you guys carry this outrage should be interesting.

#11 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

As long as it takes commie spyboy. When was the civil war? How long was the civil war? How long was the "reconciliation" after? When was the Civil Rights Act finally passed by Congress?

Like I said.. as long as it takes. The moral arc of the Universe is long but it bends toward Justice.

Currently in America ..

There is no Justice.

There is Just Ice.

#14 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-02-22 12:26 PM | Reply

Considering Trump is attacking major tourist destinations - NYC, Chicago, DC, Los Angeles - with ICE agents and the national guard, I'm not sure why tourists would want to put themselves in a situation where mouth breathing, high school drop outs have absolute immunity to do whatever they want to anyone around them.

Also. Minnesota is still under heavy attack by ICE. The media - owned by Trump supporting billionaires - has simply stopped reporting on the state. Much like they stopped reporting on Gaza and the Ukraine.

We're in an information blackout thanks to our pro Trump, Billionaire controlled media.

#15 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-02-22 01:10 PM | Reply

"I am a Chinese citizen, with a US Green card. I am not scared to travel, there's nothing to be afraid of."

That's cool. I'm a US citizen living in Germany. I went to the US a few weeks ago for work. I have GE, and when I went through, the dude was like, "Do you have anything to declare?" No. "Are you positive" I am.

If I get trouble going to do my job in the US, it's going to be a problem. Not for me. I'm more than happy to fly home and report why I wasn't where I was supposed to be.

One of my family members got hassled by CBP a few months ago because he was coming from Albania. I wish it had been me.

#16 | Posted by madbomber at 2026-02-22 01:51 PM | Reply

"I am a Chinese citizen, with a US Green card. I am not scared to travel, there's nothing to be afraid of."

If I get trouble going to do my job in the US, it's going to be a problem. Not for me. I'm more than happy to fly home and report why I wasn't where I was supposed to be.

One of my family members got hassled by CBP a few months ago because he was coming from Albania. I wish it had been me.

#17 | Posted by madbomber at 2026-02-22 01:51 PM | Reply