US Army Veteran Sparks Outrage Among MAGA Conservatives with ICE Protest Speech

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A uniformed U.S. Army veteran, Carmen Colado, a former intelligence analyst, joined a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, June 9, 2025. In a viral video, she criticized President Donald Trump's decision to deploy 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to police anti-ICE demonstrations. Colado's remarks drew intense backlash from MAGA conservatives, who called for her dishonorable discharge or court-martial.

Key Takeaways:

  • Carmen Colado, a former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, joined an anti-ICE protest in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2025, wearing a uniform and expressing her criticism of President Trump's deployment of National Guard and Marines.
  • Colado argued that the military should not be used to strip constitutional rights and that soldiers have a moral obligation to resist such actions.
  • Conservatives responded with outrage, calling for her dishonorable discharge or court-martial, and invoking Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
  • Colado's parents are reportedly undocumented immigrants, and she describes herself as the "proud daughter of an illegal immigrant hero."
  • Her Instagram posts include inspirational quotes from Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green and showcase her personal creative work.

Statistics:

  • 4,000 National Guard members were deployed by President Trump to help police anti-ICE protests.
  • 700 Marines were also deployed to support the National Guard.
  • The anti-ICE protests have been ongoing in Los Angeles for five days, as of June 9, 2025.
  • The protests have since spread to other major American cities.

Sources:

  • BreakThrough News (@BTnewsroom) on Twitter: "BREAKING: After Trump deployed Marines to LA, this military member joined an anti-ICE protest in Dallas, declaring, 'We won't be pawns in stripping away constitutional rights.'" (June 11, 2025)
  • The Independent, cited by BreakThrough News, for the interview with the Pentagon regarding Colado's comments.
  • Instagram account of Carmen Colado, featuring her personal posts, including inspirational quotes from Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green.