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He Sang Rod Stewart—Then ICE Opened Fire

2025-10-17 News & Politics
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Performance Artist Roadsteamer Details Arrest After Rod Stewart Rendition at Portland ICE Facility

Discover the tactics Robby Roadsteamer used—mixing satirical performance art with defiance—to turn a confrontation with federal agents into a short detainment, followed by an unexpected release.

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  • Roadsteamer faced potential federal charges after agents deployed pepper balls during his protest outside the ICE facility.
  • He successfully de-escalated his detainment by maintaining his performance character and inducing laughter from the officers.
  • Agents ultimately cited him only for failure to comply, returned his personal property (including marijuana), and escorted him out. This segment explores the escalation of absurdist direct action when targeting federal facilities, the physical consequences of confrontation, and the psychological strategy used to navigate the detention process. The narrative contrasts official actions with the surreal nature of the protest environment in Portland.

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Tim Miller is joined by Robby Roadsteamer to discuss his recent arrest at the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, after a face off with officers turned from singing a rendition of 'Do You Think I'm Sexy' by Rod Stewart to a bombardment of pepper-spray projectiles and being pulled into the ICE facility for detainment. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@LJ4all 2025-10-17

ROBBY IS FREE!!!! HE IS A TRUE PATRIOT

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@jaredhansen5364 2025-10-17

This man is a national fucking treasure.

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@CuddyMac 2025-10-17

They dragged him onto Federal Property and then charged him for trespass? What a stupid waste of resources.

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@InsertFword 2025-10-17

I'm glad to learn Robby is just as unhinged when not in character. True patriot right there, folks.

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@starsiegeRoks 2025-10-17

Now this is legit Tim, this guy is the soul of America

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@tvsfrank2981 2025-10-17

Robby Roadsteamer is the kind of person who ACTUALLY makes America great.

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@Im-just-Stardust 2025-10-17

This dude is a legend! He has more backbone than most politicians!

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@loogabarooga2812 2025-10-17

This man is an absolute delight and a true patriot.

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@Jspath3 2025-10-17

Robbie is an American patriot, that is going to be a hefty paycheck lawsuit against those ICE vigilantes.

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@GWOAT 2025-10-19

I nominate Robby for the Nobel Peace Prize!

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