Country singer Kacey Musgraves asks concertgoers to support immigrant children, draws criticism from conservative commentators
During a Chicago concert, Kacey Musgraves encouraged fans to donate to a nonprofit aiding children of deported immigrants, prompting a wave of negative reactions on right-leaning media platforms.
Country singer Kacey Musgraves used her opening night in Chicago to ask audience members to contribute to the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, a nonprofit that provides legal assistance and financial aid to children whose parents have been deported. Musgraves said the request was not political, adding that even small donations could help.
The appeal was met with a strong response on social media. Fox News host Tomi Lahren shared a video of the moment and asked, "What is an unfair deportation?". Newsmax host Rob Schmitt posted on X, "Nowhere is safe from libtards. Not even country music.".
Other conservative users criticized Musgraves, questioning her motives and suggesting she could fund the organization herself. Some commenters also expressed disapproval of a stage prop they described as resembling a male genitalia.
Musgraves has previously supported the Young Center, including selling personal clothing items with proceeds directed to the charity and inviting a family recently released from ICE custody to perform at her shows. The White House and the singer’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment.