{"id":2609208,"date":"2026-06-01T16:59:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-warns-ice-protesters-play-stupid-games-win-stupid-prizes\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T17:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T21:01:36","slug":"white-house-warns-ice-protesters-play-stupid-games-win-stupid-prizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-warns-ice-protesters-play-stupid-games-win-stupid-prizes\/","title":{"rendered":"White House warns ICE protesters: &#8216;Play stupid games, win stupid prizes&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhite-house-warns-ice-protesters-play-stupid-games-win-stupid-prizes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2609208&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The White House warned protesters who oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in New Jersey, saying enforcement \u201cwill not be deterred,\u201d and adding \u201cPlay stupid games, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ufc-star-stops-shooting-in-texas\/\" title=\"UFC Star Stops Shooting in Texas\">win stupid prizes<\/a>,\u201d a line drawn from Taylor Swift\u2019s \u201cMiss Americana &#038; the Heartbreak Prince.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The message came <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >amid escalating tensions<\/a> at Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention facility in Newark that has become a focal point for demonstrations.Protesters have gathered outside to criticize ICE detention policies and alleged conditions inside the center, while DHS officials insist ICE officers are performing lawful duties and that interfering with operations will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n<p>Protest groups and some officials have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-suddenly-realizes-migrant-crisis-is-a-crisis-asks-federal-govt-for-help\/\" title=\"DC Suddenly Realizes Migrant Crisis Is a Crisis, Asks Federal Govt for Help\">raised humanitarian concerns<\/a>, including alleged inadequate medical care, physical abuse claims, and deaths in custody. DHS has rejected these allegations as \u201cegregious,\u201d accusing critics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-democrats-push-back-on-false-claims-from-media-about-desantis-response-to-building-collapse\/\" title=\"Florida Democrats Push Back On False ... From Media About DeSantis Response To Building Collapse\">spreading false information<\/a> and calling them \u201csanctuary politicians\u201d and \u201cleftist activists.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4588343\/trumps-medical-report-release-walter-reed\/\">White House<\/a> issued a blunt warning to protesters opposing <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ice\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ice\">Immigration and Customs Enforcement<\/a> operations in New Jersey, declaring in an X <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/2061474808441815402\">post<\/a> that enforcement efforts \u201cwill not be deterred,\u201d adding, \u201cPlay stupid games, win stupid prizes.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The phrase is notably a lyric from<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/taylor-swift\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4776\"> Taylor Swift<\/a>\u2018s song \u201cMiss Americana &#038; the Heartbreak Prince,\u201d which appeared on her 2019 album <em>Lover<\/em>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4589704\/white-house-warns-delaney-hall-ice-protesters\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>White House warns ICE protesters: \u2018Play stupid games, win stupid prizes\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/4588769\/dhs-mikie-sherrill-delaney-hall-ice\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>DHS dismisses Sherrill claim she solved Delaney Hall problems: \u2018We did not cave\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/4588319\/new-jersey-state-police-clash-protester-delaney-hall\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>New Jersey State Police clash with protesters at Delaney Hall after Sherrill\u2019s intervention<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The post came amid escalating tensions surrounding demonstrations at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.gov\/detain\/detention-facilities\/delaney-hall-detention-facility\">Delaney Hall<\/a>, a federal immigration detention facility in Newark that has become the focal point of protests by immigration advocates, local officials, and community activists.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent days, protesters have gathered outside the facility, criticizing ICE detention policies and the conditions inside the center. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Department of Homeland Security officials have said ICE officers are carrying out lawful duties and that attempts to interfere with operations will not be tolerated. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Newark or anywhere in America, the message doesn\u2019t change: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ICEgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ICEgov<\/a> operations will NOT be deterred.<\/p>\n<p>Riot, obstruct, or assault an officer and you will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. <\/p>\n<p>Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XW3e8PAeH9\">pic.twitter.com\/XW3e8PAeH9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/2061474808441815402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/4588319\/new-jersey-state-police-clash-protester-delaney-hall\/\"><strong>NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE CLASH WITH PROTESTERS AT DELANEY HALL AFTER SHERRILL\u2019S INTERVENTION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protesters and advocacy groups have accused federal authorities of increasing enforcement activity while failing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexico-and-biden-administration-reach-agreement-to-re-establish-trumps-remain-in-mexico-policy\/\" title=\"Mexico and Biden Administration Reach Agreement To Re-Establish Trump\u2019s \u2018Remain In Mexico\u2019 Policy\">address humanitarian concerns raised<\/a> by detainees. Reported concerns include <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenatorAndyKim\/status\/2059608130959335559\">inadequate medical care<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenatorAndyKim\/status\/2060082419873517861\">alleged physical abuse of detainees by ICE personnel<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/repdeliaramirez\/status\/2060051906643263771\">deaths occurring in custody<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/news\/2026\/05\/29\/correct-record-dhs-debunks-sanctuary-politicians-smears-about-ices-delaney-hall\">Department of Homeland Security<\/a> has vehemently denied the claims about Delaney Hall, calling them \u201cegregious\u201d and\u00a0referring to their critics as \u201csanctuary politicians\u201d and \u201cleftist activists\u201d who \u201chave been spreading false information\u201d about the ICE facility. The facility, which has long been used to house immigration detainees, has faced scrutiny from activists and elected officials who have <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepJeffries\/status\/2061087916047118340\">called<\/a> for the center to be shut down, for increased oversight, and reforms to the detention system. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The White House warned NJ ICE protesters: \u201cPlay stupid games\u201d and \u201cwin stupid prizes,\u201d quoting Taylor Swift\u2019s lyric and saying enforcement won\u2019t be deterred<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4275,"featured_media":2609209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/delaney-hall-clashes.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[8364,3813,51050,4542,32127],"class_list":["post-2609208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-ice","tag-immigration","tag-law-enforcement-2","tag-protest","tag-white-house"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/delaney-hall-clashes.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4275"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2609208"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2609212,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609208\/revisions\/2609212"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2609209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2609208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2609208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2609208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}