"It's not surprising when the guy who's been yelling about the horrors of late-stage capitalism on Instagram for the last five years turns his ire towards ICE. But something different has been happening over the week or so, following the most recent shootings of civilians by federal agents - even accounts that stay laser focused on golfing, chopping wood, and playing cats like bongos have started to speak out."
"The tenor on social media and Reddit took an even sharper turn yesterday, following the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE. Even the moderator of normally politics-free r/catbongos (a subreddit "Where gentlemen, gentlewomen, and gentlethems of quality gather to watch cats being played like bongos") spokeout in a post where they declared that "If you still support Trump/ICE even slightly, you're not welcome in this sub.""
"But, judging from the comments, it seems like the government has lost the support of r/military as well. The subreddit is filled with angry posters decrying that "this is exactly what tyranny looks like" and sharing memes mocking Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. One poster claiming to be an active member of the U.S. Army who has served for 21 years said, "these guys are against all we stand for as Americans. Modern day brownshirts.""
Social media communities across diverse interests have begun publicly condemning ICE and other federal agents after recent shootings of civilians, including the killing of Alex Pretti. Accounts devoted to hobbies such as quilting, gardening, and cat videos have posted statements opposing Trump and ICE. Even moderators of long apolitical subreddits have barred supporters of Trump/ICE. Military-focused forums have filled with angry posters decrying actions as tyranny and sharing memes mocking defense officials. Some commenters identifying as long-serving service members labeled agents "modern day brownshirts." Public figures and influencers have also joined in expressing horror and opposition.
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