Matt Damon, the Hollywood heavyweight known for his liberal activism, turned heads at the Netflix premiere of his new film *The Rip* by sporting a cheeky Be Good pin—widely interpreted as a subtle jab at ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and President Trump’s border security policies. The actor, fresh off roles that often paint him as the everyman hero, didn’t stop at accessorizing; whispers from the event suggest he delivered a fiery rant against deportation efforts, framing them as heartless overreach. It’s classic Damon: blending star power with sanctimonious signaling, all while promoting a gritty crime drama that ironically glosses over the real-world violence tied to unchecked immigration.

But let’s peel back the Hollywood gloss for a second. This isn’t just another celebrity virtue signal; it’s a masterclass in selective outrage that the 2A community should clock closely. Damon’s Be Good plea ignores how porous borders flood our streets with unvetted individuals, many linked to the very gang violence and cartel activity that make armed self-defense a daily reality for law-abiding Americans. ICE isn’t the villain here—it’s the thin blue line protecting communities from fentanyl pipelines and human trafficking rings that arm themselves far better than any Be Good button could deter. Trump’s policies, which Damon decries, directly bolster public safety by curbing the influx of criminals who don’t play by elite rules, forcing gun owners to bear the brunt of rising crime stats in sanctuary cities.

For the 2A crowd, the implication is crystal clear: Hollywood’s open-borders cheerleading erodes the secure society we fight to defend. When stars like Damon prioritize optics over facts—dismissing the 300,000+ criminal aliens ICE has deported under Trump—they’re complicit in policies that heighten threats to our families, neighborhoods, and rights. It’s why we carry: not out of malice, but because Be Good rhetoric won’t stop a smuggler with an AK. Damon can rant from red carpets; the rest of us reload and stay vigilant.