UPDATE: In a surprising turn of events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, boxer and influencer Jake Paul defended ICE agents while attending an Olympic hockey game with Vice President JD Vance on February 7, 2026. This urgent statement follows controversial remarks from American skier Hunter Hess and singer Billie Eilish, making headlines worldwide.
During the women’s preliminary round hockey match, where the USA triumphed over Finland with a score of 5-0, Paul took to X to express his strong feelings about ICE. “If you don’t like ICE then you can’t call 911 when you’re in trouble,” he posted, emphasizing the importance of respecting law enforcement.
Paul’s comments surfaced shortly after Eilish’s acceptance speech at the Grammys, where she declared, “nobody is illegal on stolen land.” In response, Paul sharply criticized her stance, stating, “When Billie Eyelash gets her home broken into it’s not gonna be f–k ICE I can promise you that.”
The controversy escalated when Paul confronted Hunter Hess for his remarks about feeling “mixed emotions” representing the United States. Paul urged him to reconsider, saying, “Wow pls shut the f–k up. From all true Americans. If you don’t want to represent this country go live somewhere else.”
Paul’s statements are gaining traction, drawing both support and backlash online. The emotional weight of these comments reflects a broader discourse on patriotism and law enforcement amidst the backdrop of the Olympics, a time when national pride is at its peak.
As Paul continues to support his fiancée, speedskater Jutta Leerdam, who is set to compete in the 1,000 meters on February 9, 2026, his outspoken nature is drawing significant attention. Leerdam, a celebrated athlete with a silver medal from Beijing and seven world championships, is one of the athletes fans are eager to watch.
With the Olympic Games underway, more updates on this developing story are expected as Paul and others navigate the complex issues surrounding representation and law enforcement.
Stay tuned for immediate updates on this and other Olympic happenings, as the world watches closely.
