More and more people in the skate community have been speaking up and calling out President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement operations.
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The debate around federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE, has been intense after several deadly incidents in Minnesota that sparked protests across the country.
A 37-year-old intensive care nurse named Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal immigration agents during a protest in Minneapolis.
Videos circulating online appear to show him on the ground after officers sprayed him with a chemical irritant and wrestled him down.
He had been trying to assist someone who had been pushed by an agent, and local leaders described him as a lawful concealed carry permit holder and a caring person who worked for the Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
Many people who saw the videos say he was not posing a clear threat when he was shot.
In the wake of the shooting, protests have continued in Minneapolis and in other cities, with people demanding accountability for the actions of federal agents.
There have been widespread calls for investigations and debates about the role of these enforcement operations.
This ongoing public conversation drew reactions from various corners of culture, including skaters.
Earlier, Pretti’s death became a rallying point for Thrasher Magazine to urge their communities to speak with elected representatives and stand against what they see as aggressive federal tactics.
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This led to OG pro skater Tyrone Olson to back Thrasher and say, "Seriously F*CK ICE and Trump."
Now, skater rapper Tyler, The Creator has added his voice to the discussion.
He has been sharing his thoughts online about what is happening with ICE and President Trump, as well as criticizing people who continue to support the president and his policies.
Other skater-owned brands and figures have already taken public stances.
Brooklyn Projects and Dom DeLuca have put out skate shirts and artwork that push back against ICE as a form of protest.
Core heads are split. Some continue to support President Trump, while others are expressing their opinions about how the government is handling immigration enforcement, and some are clearly very angry.
For some, including Tyler, The Creator, it is a moment to speak openly about where they stand and urge others to think about who they vote for and why.