Rashida Tlaib Wears 'F--- ICE' Pin and 'STAND WITH SURVIVORS' Message During Trump State of the Union, Shouts with Ilhan Omar and Leaves Early
Rep. Rashida Tlaib attended the State of the Union on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, wearing a round button that read "F--- ICE" and a separate message that read "STAND WITH SURVIVORS RELEASE THE FILES, " shouted alongside Rep. Ilhan Omar during the address, and departed the speech early.
How Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar reacted during the State of the Union
During the president's address, Rep. Ilhan Omar yelled "you are a murderer" at President Donald Trump from the House gallery. Rep. Rashida Tlaib joined in shouting during the speech. The two lawmakers were seated next to each other in the chamber and left the speech before it concluded.
Buttons and messages on the House floor
Tlaib wore a round button that displayed "F--- ICE, " a reference to U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In addition to that pin, she wore a message that read "STAND WITH SURVIVORS RELEASE THE FILES, " an apparent reference to materials pertaining to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Other lawmakers in the chamber could be seen wearing that same message during the speech.
Context on ICE, immigration enforcement and Tlaib's stance
The president's administration has been working to crack down on illegal immigration. Some politicians, including Tlaib, have called for the abolition of ICE. Earlier this month, Tlaib said: "ICE has no place in Michigan. This is an unaccountable and violent agency that terrorizes and brutalizes our communities every day. "
Watchdog report and named writer
A watchdog released a scathing report on Tlaib's alleged ties to terrorist groups, warning of "potential risks. " The published item names Alex Nitzberg as the writer. A news organization reached out to the White House for comment on Wednesday morning.
What happened in the chamber and what to watch next
The sequence in the House chamber on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, included vocal protests from members of the progressive caucus, visible messages worn on clothing and pins, and an early departure by the two lawmakers involved. The presence of the "STAND WITH SURVIVORS RELEASE THE FILES" message tied the moment to ongoing public interest in materials related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, while the "F--- ICE" button underscored continuing debate over immigration enforcement and calls from some elected officials to abolish ICE.
Recent coverage of the event also notes the watchdog release that flagged alleged ties and warned of potential risks; details in that report may evolve. Unclear in the provided context: any immediate formal responses from House leadership or follow-up actions tied directly to the chamber behavior on Feb. 24, 2026.
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