Steve-O Sparks Outrage with Controversial Comments on Illegal Immigration
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Steve-O, the stunt performer best known for his wild antics on the “Jackass” franchise, is facing significant backlash after making inflammatory comments about illegal immigrants during a recent episode of his podcast, “Steve-O’s Wild Ride.” The episode, released on February 3, 2026, featured a conversation with Canadian actor and comedian Harland Williams, which quickly drew criticism online for its portrayal of undocumented immigrants as criminals and drug traffickers.
During the discussion, Williams emphasized the importance of respecting immigration laws, sharing his own experience obtaining U.S. citizenship legally. “I don’t care if you’re from Canada, China, Russia, Mexico, whatever, there’s a process, and I did it… If I did it wrong and I got caught, I’d have the balls to go, ‘Okay, you got me. I’m going home,'” Williams said.
Steve-O then made a controversial claim, stating, “So many of these people who are illegally in America, it’s like the majority of them are murderers.” When Williams challenged this assertion as a “huge fallacy,” Steve-O doubled down, referring to undocumented immigrants as “bad hombres,” echoing language used by former President Donald Trump during a 2016 presidential debate. Steve-O further alleged that many undocumented immigrants are involved in fentanyl trafficking, a claim Williams again questioned.
The conversation quickly went viral, sparking widespread condemnation across social media platforms. Critics accused Steve-O of perpetuating harmful stereotypes and promoting white supremacist talking points. One Reddit user wrote, “Steve-O isn’t talking ‘politics’ in this clip. He’s being racist and peddling white supremacist talking points.” Another commented, “People who talk like that are useful idiots who feed on bad information from their handlers. They don’t look into anything themselves, they just parrot what they’re told. Regurgitated propaganda.”
Such remarks have drawn attention to the broader national debate over immigration and public safety. According to data from the Department of Homeland Security, the vast majority of undocumented immigrants are not involved in violent crime, a fact often cited by immigration advocates to counter narratives linking immigration to criminality.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, responsible for enforcing immigration laws, has stated that their focus remains on individuals who pose a threat to public safety, rather than the undocumented immigrant population as a whole. Meanwhile, organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union have criticized rhetoric that stigmatizes immigrants and fuels xenophobia.
Steve-O, whose real name is Stephen Glover, rose to fame through daring stunts and a willingness to push boundaries, but many fans expressed disappointment that his recent comments overshadowed his entertainment career. “Damn Steve O, you suck,” one Twitter user wrote, while another lamented, “Full circle back to being a clown, but not a good one at that. I’ve lost all my respect.”
As the controversy unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Steve-O will address the backlash or clarify his remarks. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges public figures face when engaging in sensitive political discussions, especially on topics as charged as immigration.
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