Olympian Gus Kenworthy Ignites A Firestorm After Sharing A Graphic NSFW Anti-ICE Message

OlympianGus Kenworthy unleashed a scathing critique of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with a pointed message at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Before competing for Team GB, Gus Kenworthy shared an image online in which the skier crafted the words "f-ck ice" in snow. The picture, however, caught the attention of many because the words were shared in bright yellow, which signaled that the 34-year-old created his snow art using urine.

Kenworthy's Instagram post also included a lengthy caption compelling his followers to speak out against ICE. "You can call your Senator at (202) 224-3121 to speak up against ICE and put pressure on them during the current DHS funding negotiations," he captioned the picture.

Kenworthy even gave those who were unsure what to say a script. "Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your City, State]," he added. "I’m calling to urge Senator [Name] to refuse to support any final Department of Homeland Security funding agreement that fails to meaningfully rein in ICE and Border Patrol."

Kenworthy's message arrives at a crucial time, as ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, face intense backlash from politicians and community members after the fatal shootings of two American citizens, Reneé Good and Alex Pretti.

"Innocent people have been murdered, and enough is enough. We can’t wait around while ICE continues to operate with unchecked power in our communities," Kenworthy wrote online before asking his followers to share his message with as many people as possible.

Kenworthy's post ignited a firestorm of strong opinions from both sides.

One Instagram user clapped back at Kenworthy, saying the Olympian should've "stayed out of politics," while another said the athlete's boldness likely gained him two followers for every one he lost.

A third user said, "Support ICE and law enforcement in general," prompting a fourth to say, "Don't let them silence you, [Kenworthy]. ICE OUT."

"Thank you for using your platform to speak about this incredibly important issue. Many are silent, too many," another user commented.

"Wow. Just wow. I was a big fan of this guy until I saw this. And now, I’m a way bigger fan," someone else wrote. "I apologize. I was not familiar with your game."

Kenworthy's post also follows the recent renaming of a Team USA hospitality venue ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

According to PEOPLE, the location, previously known as "The Ice House," was renamed to "The Winter House."

"Our hospitality concept was designed to be a private space free of distractions where athletes, their families, and friends can come together to celebrate the unique experience of the Winter Games," the statement read. "This name captures that vision and connects to the season and the event."

The venue's rebranding followed "governing bodies" expressing concern about ICE protests in Milan, where the games are held. The shift also came after reports that ICE agents would be at the Winter Games drew backlash.

According to NBC, just weeks before the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding was taken into police custody on accusations of being a leader of a violent drug trafficking ring.

Law enforcement officials alleged that Wedding is a member of the Sinaloa Cartel and had been hiding in Mexico for over a decade while "running and participating in a transnational drug trafficking operation."

FBI Director Kash Patel claimed that Wedding shipped "hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia, through Mexico and Southern California to the United States and Canada."

Legal documents state that Wedding's alleged criminal history dates back to 2008, when he traveled to San Diego to buy cocaine from an undercover FBI agent. Wedding was arrested then, found guilty of conspiracy to distribute, and was sentenced to 48 months in prison.

Per the documents, Wedding allegedly began his illegal drug ring after his release. 36 people have since been arrested in connection with the organization. Additionally, more than 2,300 kilograms of cocaine, 44 kilograms of methamphetamine, 44 kilograms of fentanyl, eight firearms, and over $55 million of illicit "assets" were seized in the investigation.