In Nashville, Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse, owned by conservative restaurateur Steve Smith and licensed by musician Kid Rock, faced operational challenges when undocumented kitchen staff were asked to leave to avoid potential immigration raids. An anonymous employee revealed that the abrupt departure of staff without legal status led to chaos in the kitchen during a busy Saturday night.

Despite Smith and Kid Rock’s conservative stances and support for Trump, the incident highlighted their establishments’ reliance on undocumented labor – a group the president aims to expel from the US. The recent immigration sweep in Nashville, resulting in numerous arrests, has caused fear and disruption among immigrant workers in the city.

This episode sheds light on the broader issue of immigration enforcement actions and their impact on communities. While Nashville officials have criticized the raids, they acknowledge their limited authority in the face of state and federal actions. The situation in Nashville reflects a larger national trend of intensified deportations and the targeting of both undocumented immigrants and legal residents.

Kid Rock’s controversial remarks in the past, such as those directed at Oprah Winfrey, have sparked backlash and led to the closure of one of his licensed restaurants in Detroit. His vocal support for Trump and alignment with anti-immigration rhetoric further underscore the complexities surrounding immigration policies and their real-world consequences for businesses and communities.