A singer sparked outrage after defying instructions to perform the national anthem in English at Dodger Stadium. Vanessa Hernández, known as Nezza, used the moment to protest recent ICE enforcement actions, singing the Spanish version while wearing a Dominican Republic jersey. Her act divided fans as federal agents continue rounding up illegal immigrants across Los Angeles.
The Dodgers initially told Hernández to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in English, but she ignored the request. While some praised her “courage,” many see this as a slap to American tradition. The national anthem represents unity – not a platform for political stunts or divided loyalties.
This comes as ICE raids target violent criminal aliens in sanctuary cities like LA. Instead of supporting law enforcement, activists cry foul while citizens pay the price for unchecked borders. Hernández’s tears during her performance ring hollow to families impacted by illegal immigration’s consequences.
The Spanish lyrics themselves aren’t the issue – they’ve existed since 1945. But using them as protest propaganda crosses a line. Our anthem should celebrate what binds us, not highlight what divides us. True patriots don’t weaponize national symbols against their own country.
Dodger Stadium’s leadership shares blame for allowing this disrespect. By caving to activist demands, they’ve turned America’s pastime into a political battleground. Fans attending baseball games shouldn’t be subjected to open borders propaganda between innings.
Hernández claims to champion “human rights,” but remains silent about victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. While she postures for cameras, ICE agents risk their lives removing rapists and gang members from our streets. That’s real courage – not singing protest songs at a ballgame.
The backlash shows most Americans still value sovereignty and the rule of law. You can’t demand respect while flouting the very nation giving you opportunity. If Hernández loves America, she should sing our anthem as written – in English – instead of virtue-signaling to those who undermine it.
This incident proves the left will exploit any platform to attack immigration enforcement. From classrooms to baseball fields, they’re waging cultural war against common sense. Patriots must push back before more institutions bow to this anti-American agenda.
