Cardi B fears her outspoken criticism of Donald Trump could provoke mass deportations as she slams his use of military force during immigration protests in Los Angeles.
Cardi B didn’t hold back when reacting to President Trump’s decision to send the National Guard and Marines into Los Angeles amid ICE demonstrations, calling it “dictatorship vibes.”
The Bronx-born rapper said she’s worried her public opposition to the former president could have dangerous consequences for immigrant communities.
Cardi B expressed deep concern that her words could be weaponized against vulnerable groups.
“Personally, the reason why I haven’t really said anything is because I could say something every single day about it, and guess what? Nothing is going to happen because Trump do not give one f### about me or what I gotta say,” Cardi B said.
“I personally believe that he doesn’t like me. So if somebody don’t like you, right? And they say something or they do something, you be like, ‘oh, word? Now I’ma show you. You thought I was being f##### up, now I’m a show you that I’m being f##### up.’ I feel like if I say something, he’ll be like, ‘aight, since you wanna talk s###, I’m a deport 500 people today on purpose just to p### you off,’” Cardi B continued.
She admitted that her influence feels limited under the current political climate. The Grammy winner said she no longer has any connections inside the White House and feels powerless to sway policy.
Cardi B also urged Donald Trump to consider the humanity of immigrants, pointing out their contributions to the country. She warned that harsh enforcement tactics and raids would only fuel more unrest.
“We could be in ruins. You never know what tomorrow brings. And I feel like COVID f###### showed us that. And all these things that is going on with the economy and even more. Don’t ever abuse power. Nobody’s more powerful than God,” Card B said.
The unrest Cardi B referenced has been building across the country.
On Saturday (June 14), over 2,000 “No Kings” protests are scheduled in all 50 states, aimed at opposing what organizers describe as authoritarian overreach by Donald Trump’s administration.
The demonstrations coincide with President Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday.
Groups like Indivisible and the ACLU are leading the charge, calling for peaceful resistance and rejecting the use of military force in domestic politics.
Law enforcement is on high alert in several cities, especially after limited clashes in Los Angeles during recent immigration protests.
Organizers say the movement is about protecting democracy and civil rights, with millions expected to participate nationwide.
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