An Illinois nurse has caused a major stir online after posting several disturbing videos. In these clips, she targets Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and people wearing MAGA hats or supporting President Trump. The nurse appears angry and aggressive, making harsh statements toward people simply because of their job or political views.
As a military veteran, I’ve seen what real service and sacrifice look like. ICE agents serve on the front lines of our country’s internal security. They protect our borders, stop drug traffickers, and arrest dangerous criminals. These men and women put their lives on the line every day, just like many law enforcement officers and soldiers. So when someone attacks them publicly—especially a nurse who should be focused on care and compassion—it raises serious concerns.
In her videos, this nurse uses social media to call out and shame people who wear MAGA hats or show support for President Trump. She even goes as far as filming people and ranting about their beliefs. This kind of behavior is not just rude—it’s dangerous. It encourages division, hatred, and even violence.
Let’s not forget that as Americans, we have the right to free speech. We can disagree with each other. But when someone working in healthcare—a job built on trust and care—starts attacking people publicly, it calls into question whether they are fit to do their job. What happens if a MAGA supporter comes into her clinic? Will she treat them fairly? What about a patient who once worked for ICE? Can they trust her to look out for their best interest?
This is about more than politics. It’s about professionalism, integrity, and respect for all Americans, no matter their background or beliefs.
Now, some people on social media are defending the nurse. They say she’s just expressing her views, and that freedom of speech protects her right to do so. That’s true—to a point. But freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences. When you hold a position of public trust—like a nurse, teacher, or law enforcement officer—your actions carry extra weight. You represent more than just yourself. You represent your profession and the standards that come with it.
The backlash online has been swift. Many believe that this nurse should face consequences for her actions. Some are calling for her employer to take action. Others are warning that her behavior could spark real-world harm by encouraging hatred toward law enforcement and conservatives.
As a veteran, I’ve stood beside men and women of all backgrounds. We didn’t care who voted for who. We cared about standing strong together and getting the job done. That’s what America is about—freedom, unity, and respect.
We’re living in a time when too many people are quick to attack others for thinking differently. That’s not the country we fought for. That’s not the country our Founding Fathers built. We need to get back to respecting each other, even when we disagree.
This incident is a wake-up call. It shows how far some people will go to push their views, even if it means hurting others. Nurses take an oath to do no harm. That includes emotional and mental harm. Shaming people online doesn’t just break that oath—it breaks the trust that patients place in them.
It’s time for accountability. If this nurse can’t separate her personal anger from her professional duties, she shouldn’t be in healthcare. Americans deserve better, and so do the men and women who serve our country every day—whether in uniform, behind the badge, or protecting our borders.
Let’s stand up for what’s right. Let’s support those who serve and hold accountable those who abuse their power.
