Zach Bryan has publicly criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids conducted under President Donald Trump's administration through his music. He teased an unreleased song titled "Bad News" in which he condemns the tactics of ICE, portraying the agency's immigration raids as harsh and distressing. The lyrics mention ICE "gonna come bust down your door," children being scared and alone, and reference a broader theme of the "fading of the red, white, and blue," signaling concerns about the state of America and its values during Trump's presidency. This song has sparked controversy, particularly among conservative fans and supporters of Trump's immigration policies, while also drawing praise from critics of those policies. Bryan has not stated explicitly political endorsements but uses his music to voice these concerns, marking a shift from his usual apolitical stance.
Additionally, there was an isolated incident where Zach Bryan posted and quickly deleted a photo with Donald Trump captioned "The actual smallest man," which was interpreted as a sarcastic comment, likely poking fun at himself rather than the president directly.
