Yeezy Spokesperson Milo Yiannopoulous Arrested by ICE in Louisiana
According to Homeland Security, the controversial political commentator overstayed a visa after coming to the U.S. in 2019.
Milo Yiannopoulos, the spokesperson for Yeezy and head of special projects, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The arrest occurred at Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana. According to Homeland Security, Yiannopoulos legally entered the United States in May 2019 but has overstayed his visa and missed an immigration hearing in July, leading to a final removal order.
DHS stated that Yiannopoulos chose to overstay his welcome in violation of U.S. laws and that he will remain in ICE custody pending removal. It is possible that Yiannopoulos was traveling to New Orleans for a Kanye West performance when he was apprehended, as the event is scheduled for Friday, August 28. Yiannopoulos has been associated with Kanye West since the latter attempted to run for president in the 2024 election, serving as a spokesperson, chief of staff, and head of special projects for Yeezy.
In recent months, Yiannopoulos has expressed support for ICE and deportation of illegal aliens on his X account.
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