WASHINGTON D.C February 3. 2026 – The White House Press Secretary addressed reporters outside the White House amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement and border security, pushing back against criticism from Hollywood celebrities regarding law enforcement actions.
In a clip shared by the official Rapid Response 47 account (@RapidResponse47), the Press Secretary stated:
“It’s very ironic and, frankly, sad to see celebrities who live in gated communities with private security, with millions of dollars to spend protecting themselves, trying to just demonize law enforcement public servants who work for the U.S. government to enforce our nation’s laws.
You didn’t hear this same type of uproar from celebrities in Hollywood when the previous Administration allowed an invasion of our nation’s borders, and allowed innocent women and girls like Jocelyn Nungaray and Laken Riley to be killed and raped and murdered at the hands of people who should’ve never been in our country in the first place.”
The remarks highlight a contrast between protected celebrity lifestyles and the risks faced by border communities, while referencing specific high-profile cases attributed to immigration-related incidents under prior policies. The video, originally appearing to draw from a recent press interaction, has garnered significant attention on X, with thousands of likes, reposts, and views since posting on February 3, 2026.
This comes as immigration enforcement remains a flashpoint in national discussions, with the administration emphasizing stricter border measures and accountability for illegal entries. The Press Secretary’s comments defend federal agents carrying out deportations and related operations against accusations of overreach.
The full context of the briefing focused on defending current enforcement priorities and criticizing perceived hypocrisy in public criticism from high-profile figures. No immediate government shutdown was referenced in the clip; earlier visuals suggesting a shutdown countdown (from archived footage) appear unrelated to this specific exchange.
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