Ben Shapiro Reacts To Woke Tiktoks: ICE Meltdowns | Part 2

Summary of Ben Shapiro Reacts To Woke Tiktoks: ICE Meltdowns | Part 2

by The Daily Wire

13m•January 24, 2026
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Overview of Ben Shapiro Reacts To Woke Tiktoks: ICE Meltdowns | Part 2

This episode/segment (The Daily Wire) features Ben Shapiro reacting to a series of TikTok clips criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He mocks the creators’ rhetoric and appearance, rebuts several factual inaccuracies and extreme analogies (e.g., comparing ICE to the Gestapo or slave patrols), and offers legal clarifications about ICE’s role, jurisdiction, and how citizens should interact with agents. The episode also includes multiple sponsor reads (Trust & Wills, Melania film, NetSuite, Shopify).

Key segments and reactions

  • Playlist of TikTok clips portraying ICE as abusive, racist, and likened to the Gestapo or slave patrols.
  • Commentary mocking the tone, aesthetics, and rhetoric of the TikTok creators (appearance, ASMR-style videos, provocative language).
  • Reactions to prank/“how-to” videos suggesting people waste ICE’s time via false tips, voicemail pranks, or encouraging people to hide and obstruct ICE.
  • Sarcastic references to proposed “safe space” symbols (e.g., septum-ring nose flag) and suggestions to put Mexican flags on porches.
  • Reiteration that some TikTok advice is illegal or dangerous (false reporting and obstruction).

Legal clarifications & factual corrections

  • ICE’s remit: ICE enforces federal immigration laws (civil removals and criminal immigration enforcement) and interacts with noncitizens and U.S. citizens when necessary to investigate or arrest.
  • Jurisdiction: ICE is not utterly without jurisdiction over U.S. citizens—agents can detain/arrest for crimes (including obstruction) and must interact with citizens to establish immigration status in many cases.
  • Home entry: Law enforcement generally needs a warrant to enter and search a home; exigent circumstances or evolving investigations can create exceptions. Evidence obtained via unlawful searches may be suppressed (referenced exclusionary rule; transcript cited "Matt vs Ohio" but the correct case is Mapp v. Ohio).
  • False reporting: Intentionally filing a false criminal report is itself a crime; prank calls to ICE or false tips can have legal consequences.
  • Deportation due process: Deportation/removal involves legal proceedings; it is not a summary recapture without procedures.

Notable quotes / sharp lines

  • “Ice-stapo” — mocking the Gestapo comparison used by TikTok creators.
  • “If you obstruct justice, they do, in fact, have jurisdiction to arrest you.” — stresses the limits of “no jurisdiction” claims.
  • “Don’t take your legal advice from people who have white hair here and white eyebrow here and black hair here and a black eyebrow there.” — sarcastic critique of TikTok pundits’ credibility.

Main takeaways

  • Many viral TikTok claims about ICE are exaggerated, historically inaccurate, or misleading (e.g., Gestapo/slave patrol analogies).
  • Some popular activist tactics shown on social media (false tips, voicemail pranks, encouraging obstruction) are illegal and can escalate risk and violence.
  • Citizens should know their rights: you have the right to remain silent and should avoid obstructing law enforcement; do not falsely report crimes.
  • There are legitimate concerns about ICE practices that can be debated, but extreme analogies and ill-informed legal advice undermine constructive discussion.

Action items & practical recommendations

  • Do not file false reports or follow prank suggestions aimed at wasting law enforcement resources.
  • If contacted by ICE or law enforcement at your door:
    • Do not automatically open the door; ask to see a warrant through a closed door.
    • Know your right to remain silent (Fifth Amendment) and avoid volunteering information that could lead to obstruction charges.
    • If you believe your rights were violated, document details and consult an attorney; unlawful searches/evidence may be suppressed in court.
  • For activists: focus on lawful advocacy and accurate historical/legal framing rather than viral theatrics that risk legal consequences or misinformation.

Sponsors & promotions (brief)

  • Trust & Wills — online estate planning (promo code Shapiro).
  • Film: Melania — theatrical release promotion.
  • NetSuite — AI-powered cloud ERP guide (Demystifying AI).
  • Shopify — $1/month trial for new sellers.

If you want the core legal references mentioned: the exclusionary rule and suppression of unlawfully obtained evidence is commonly associated with Mapp v. Ohio (1961).