Trump admin trolled with airplane banner over Chicago NFL stadium ahead of primetime game
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Joint Base Andrews after attending the U.S. Open men's tennis final, in Maryland, U.S., September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein REFILE - CORRECTING LOCATION FROM "AT LA GUARDIA AIRPORT IN NEW YORK" TO " AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS
A plane circled Soldier Field in Chicago before the Chicago Bears' home opener Sunday, towing a banner that read: “HEY ICE, MASKS ARE FOR CUCKS.”
The banner appeared in the skies above the stadium shortly before kickoff, drawing attention from fans and social media users.
The message appeared to be directed at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, some of whom have been seen wearing face coverings during recent operations in Chicago and other cities.
READ MORE: George Conway busts Trump's claim that signature on lewd Epstein birthday card isn't his
The origin of the flyover has not been confirmed. The timing and location suggest the message was aimed at drawing public attention during one of the city’s most visible events.
Trump has launched aggressive federal operations in several predominantly Democratic cities, citing crime and immigration concerns, sparking backlash from local leaders and civil rights groups.
In Chicago, “Operation Midway Blitz” targets undocumented individuals with felony records, while Trump has floated similar crackdowns in Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Oakland.
Washington D.C., has already seen federal policing override local control, prompting Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) to denounce the intervention as politically motivated and unnecessary.
READ MORE: 'Now this is bromance': Social media erupts over Trump's 'explicit love letter' to Epstein
Governors and mayors across affected areas, including Illinois’ JB Pritzker (D) and Baltimore’s Brandon Scott, have condemned the moves as authoritarian overreach designed to stir Trump’s base ahead of the election.
Meanwhile, protests are gaining steam nationwide, with the “No Kings” coalition planning a major demonstration on October 18.
Critics argue that these interventions ignore improving crime trends and undermine local democracy, pointing to broader Republican strategies in red states like Mississippi and Texas to exert state power over blue cities.
Watch the video below or at this link.
