Thus far in President Donald Trump’s second term, the U.S. has seen an increase in so-called self-deportations of migrants looking to escape the administration’s new crackdown on illegal border crossings.
HUGE
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announces a website for illegals to go and register
If they register, the Federal Government will help them go home and they will have the opportunity to be eligible to come back to America legally
“If they register and leave now, they may have… pic.twitter.com/RXGoLE0S8i
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) February 27, 2025
For one actress, however, immigrants aren’t the only ones who should consider planning their exit from America.
During an event at Sunday’s Academy Awards, KJ Smith issued the surprising call to action, as Breitbart reported:
After being asked if there is something she wishes “is there something that you wish was talked about more within our community,” Smith replied, “Understanding our roots,” adding, “I think it’s really important.”
“I think we’re not trapped here,” BET’s Sistas star continued. “With the political climate that’s going on in the United States of America, we are not trapped here. There are places that we can go.”
“There are countries that are receiving us back — citizenship back — with open arms, and I think that it’s time for the black community, as a whole, to start looking into those resources,” Smith added.
Reactions to her red carpet remarks soon started pouring in via social media:
Uninformed actress KJ Smith says the black community needs to start thinking about moving to other countries because of the “political climate” caused by Donald Trump.
Bye Felecia, don’t let the door hit you on the way out— Trump World (@Louaye1980) March 2, 2025
Actress KJ Smith advises Black people to leave America because of Trump Presidency pic.twitter.com/3zxfLSWn9W
— The Music Collective (@wavcollections) March 1, 2025
KJ Smith’s yapping “Blacks should move to Africa” over politics—then why’s her butt still in LA?
Got fame here, now she cries victim. Take your own advice—go already and stop whining!
#MoveOrHush
— Rafael Santiago (@RaphySantiag) March 2, 2025
Of course, Smith’s comment wasn’t the only eyebrow-raising aspect of the politically charged awards ceremony.
Daryl Hannah at the Oscars supporting Ukraine. She should move there. pic.twitter.com/NzEsVh2Uuu
— Lucy (@TheLucyShow1) March 3, 2025
But host Conan O’Brien at least paid lip service to his goal of bringing people together, as The Hill reported:
“The people of Los Angeles have clearly been through a devastating ordeal, and this needs to be addressed, and should be addressed in moments such as this,” O’Brien, 61, said in remarks following January’s wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region.
“Any award show can seem self-indulgent and superfluous. But what I want to do is have us all remember why we gather here tonight,” the comedian said, as a graphic onscreen directed viewers to wildfire relief efforts.
“Yes, we will honor many beautiful and talented A-list stars, but the Oscars also shines a light on an incredible community of people you will never see: craftspeople, artisans, technicians, costumers.”
“Hardworking men and women behind the camera who have devoted their lives to making film,” O’Brien continued.
Here’s some additional commentary regarding Smith’s remarks:
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