ICE Director Lyons to Newsmax: Zach Bryan ‘Needs to Get His Facts Straight’

Country music star Zach Bryan “needs to get his facts straight” about the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement rather than penning a song that criticizes the federal agency’s actions, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told Newsmax on Wednesday.

Lyons acknowledged on “National Report” that he hasn’t heard Bryan’s song, “Bad News,” which includes lyrics that describe ICE agents as “busting down doors” and leaving children frightened and alone after the arrests of their parents.

But he said he’s not interested in giving the song a platform, even while agreeing that Bryan has a right to his opinion.

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