Don Jr calls Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes 'clowns' over ‘Be Good’ pin protest at Golden Globes

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Donald Trump Jr took aim at Hollywood celebrities on Sunday after several stars wore political pins at the Golden Globes to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement and honor a woman killed in a recent Minneapolis shooting.

The president’s eldest son reacted hours after the ceremony on January 11, accusing celebrities of selective outrage and defending his father’s immigration policies under the Trump administration. 

Don Jr lashes out at Hollywood over Golden Globes pin protest

Donald Trump Jr shared his criticism in a sharply worded post on social media, mocking actors and entertainers who wore black-and-white “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins during the Golden Globes.

“These clowns are just upset that my father closed Biden’s open border so millions of illegals can no longer flood into our nation,” Trump Jr wrote.

He went on to accuse celebrities of ignoring crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, referencing the killing of Laken Riley, a case frequently cited by conservatives in immigration debates.

“Notice, none of them ever said a word about Laken Riley being violently murdered by one of their beloved illegals!” he added.

The post quickly circulated among conservative commentators, with many echoing Trump Jr’s argument that Hollywood’s activism is inconsistent and politically motivated.

Celebrities wear ‘Be Good’ and anti-ICE pins at Golden Globes

Trump Jr’s remarks came after celebrities made a rare coordinated political statement at the Golden Globes, a ceremony that had largely avoided overt activism in recent years.

Several attendees were spotted wearing pins reading “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” as they walked the red carpet and attended the awards ceremony. The pins were intended to honor Renee Good, who was shot and killed inside her car earlier this week by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis.

Actors including Mark Ruffalo were seen wearing the pins, while comedian Wanda Sykes prominently displayed one during red carpet appearances. Organizers said additional celebrities planned to wear the pins during the ceremony itself, ensuring the message reached the show’s global audience.

The gesture marked a notable shift from last year’s relatively apolitical Golden Globes, placing immigration enforcement and police accountability squarely in the spotlight during one of Hollywood’s most-watched events.

Organizers say Golden Globes protest aimed to spark public conversation

The pin campaign was organized by activists seeking to use the Golden Globes’ massive platform to draw attention to Renee Good’s death and broader concerns surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power, one of the organizers behind the effort, said the goal was to encourage broader civic engagement.

“We need every part of civil society to speak up,” Stamp said. “We need our artists. We need our entertainers. We need the folks who reflect society.”

Stamp and co-organizer Jess Morales Rocketto, executive director of Latino advocacy group Maremoto, said high-profile cultural moments like the Golden Globes can introduce complex social issues to millions of viewers who might not otherwise engage with them.

They emphasized that the pins were intended both as a tribute and a call for accountability, rather than a partisan stunt.