Doechii Condemns Trump, Troops at BET Awards

At the 2025 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Doechii used her Best Female Hip-Hop Artist acceptance speech to condemn President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and the deployment of National Guard troops, who were stationed just blocks from the event to quell protests against aggressive ICE raids. She described the response as 'ruthless attacks' that spread fear and chaos, questioning the government's use of military force against peaceful demonstrators. Doechii’s remarks were the only direct on-stage response to the crisis, drawing applause and serving as a rallying call for solidarity among Black, Latino, trans communities, and those in Gaza. The Trump administration’s actions have been widely criticized by California officials, with Governor Gavin Newsom calling the deployment unconstitutional and filing lawsuits to oppose it. The awards ceremony, hosted by Kevin Hart, proceeded amid heightened city tensions and widespread debate. Doechii’s speech was widely praised, highlighting the intersection of celebrity activism and political controversy.