DHS Poster Urging Reporting of ‘Foreign Invaders’ Sparks Nationwide Controversy

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a controversial poster featuring World War II-style Uncle Sam imagery urging Americans to "Report All Foreign Invaders" via a hotline to alert Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This poster, widely shared on social media including platforms managed by the White House, aligns with President Trump's hardline immigration stance labeling illegal immigrants as "foreign invaders" and criticizing the previous administration's border policies. The release has sparked intense backlash, with critics comparing it to authoritarian propaganda and McCarthy-era tactics, while some far-right accounts claimed involvement in creating or disseminating the image before DHS posted it. The poster coincides with ongoing protests and riots in cities like Los Angeles against ICE enforcement, which have resulted in arrests and violent clashes. DHS officials defend the poster as a call for public support in deporting criminal illegal immigrants, asserting it addresses security concerns amid increased immigration enforcement. Experts note the imagery echoes historical government propaganda aimed at provoking fear of immigrants, highlighting the heightened tensions surrounding immigration policy under President Trump’s administration.