Every once in a while, a piece of government social media content manages to hit that rare trifecta of humor, justice, and perfect timing.
ICE’s latest post from Portland did exactly that. On Sunday, the agency’s official X account dropped a short video that instantly went viral — a handcuffed rioter being rolled away from the scene on a flat dolly, the kind you’d expect to see in a warehouse or a Home Depot aisle. The soundtrack? Chamillionaire’s 2006 classic “Ridin’.” It’s hard to imagine a more fitting choice.
PORTLAND — Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride. pic.twitter.com/RibmhrTLSa
— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) October 5, 2025
The clip, lasting just a few seconds, has already become something of an online legend. The sight of a masked agitator — one of the self-proclaimed “anti-fascists” who spent the past few years terrorizing downtown Portland — being carted off like a sack of supplies hit a nerve. The comment section filled up instantly: “Commie, commie, commie, commie, commie, ah wheeling on,” one user joked, remixing Culture Club lyrics. Others gave the agency a digital standing ovation. “Best use of taxpayer dollars I’ve seen all week,” wrote another.
But beneath the humor, there’s something more telling here. For years, Portland became synonymous with lawlessness — a place where Antifa rioters and professional protestors ruled the streets while city officials made excuses. Federal agents, including those from ICE, DHS, and the Marshals Service, were vilified simply for enforcing the law. Officers were pelted with bricks and fireworks while local leaders blamed them for “escalating tension.”
I’ve played this ICE post over ten times. It will be over 50 by the end of today. ICE has better ‘marketing’ than most major corporations.
— Model Mom (@ModelMom09) October 5, 2025
Now, the tables have turned. The public mood has shifted, and videos like this resonate because they symbolize a return to accountability — however small the moment may seem. Watching law enforcement reclaim a bit of dignity, with a dash of irony and swagger, is refreshing in an age where the loudest voices often belong to those who break things rather than build them.
The dolly video works because it blends justice with levity. It’s absurdist, yes, but it’s also a visual metaphor: after years of chaos, the law is finally rolling out the trash. And judging by the response, America is ready to laugh again — and to see order restored, one rioter at a time.
I’m honestly not sure which one I like more lol pic.twitter.com/jjG0Q2cEN8
— Grass 🌿 (@DewyGrassBlades) October 5, 2025
