Self-Proclaimed ‘Best Friend’ of Barron Trump Took Responsibility For Reporting Popular TikToker to ICE
Bo Loudon, an 18-year-old conservative influencer and self-proclaimed “best friend” of Barron Trump, has publicly claimed responsibility for alerting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to TikTok star Khaby Lame’s allegedly overstay his visa, leading to Lame’s brief detention and subsequent voluntary departure from the United States.
On Page’s podcast, the MAGA influencer confidently revealed that he first learned about Lame’s visa overstay from mutual friends and business partners, asserting that he “called some buddies in the administration” to ensure the TikToker was swiftly detained.
On Instagram, Loudon boldly pinned a photo of himself with President Donald Trump and his son Barron, captioning it, “Best Friend, Best President.”
Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok personality with over 162 million followers, was detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6, 2025. ICE confirmed that Lame had entered the U.S. on April 30 under the Visa Waiver Program, which permits a 90-day stay, and had overstayed his authorized duration. He was granted voluntary departure the same day and left the country without facing formal deportation proceedings
The 24-year-old Senegalese-Italian entertainer was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. ICE claimed Lame had overstayed his visa, despite having entered the country just over a month prior, on April 30. Lame attended the 2025 Met Gala on May 5th, celebrating the theme of Black dandyism in style with a bespoke gray zoot suit-style ensemble.
Confusion has arisen online regarding the detention of Lame. According to ICE, Lame overstayed his visa, leading to his detention at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. However, questions have surfaced about the accuracy of this claim, as Lame’s 90-day visa, which began on April 30, was not set to expire until July 29.
This discrepancy has sparked debate over whether ICE’s statement reflects a misunderstanding or if other factors influenced the agency’s decision. Officials have yet to provide further clarification, leaving many to question the exact circumstances surrounding Lame’s detention.
Loudon, who has previously been photographed with President Donald Trump and Barron Trump, took to social media to boast about his involvement, stating he had “personally taken action” and was working with the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate Lame’s removal. He criticized Lame as an “illegal alien evading taxes,” though he admitted to never having watched Lame’s content and inaccurately labeled him as “far-left”
Loudon wrote on his X account with photographs, BREAKING: President Trump’s ICE just officially arrested far-left TikToker, Khaby Lame, whom I reported as an illegal alien. According to the official DHS website, he’s currently being held at the Henderson Detention Center and is in ICE CUSTODY.
ICE has not publicly confirmed Loudon’s claims or provided details about any external influence on their enforcement actions. Lame, who has not commented on the incident, continues to post content unrelated to the deportation.
The incident has sparked debate over the intersection of celebrity, immigration enforcement, and political activism, with critics questioning whether political motives influenced the decision. Lame’s unexpected removal from the U.S. has triggered international scrutiny and concerns about politicized immigration
🎤 Bo Loudon’s Boast
Shortly after news broke that Khaby had left the U.S. under a “voluntary departure” order, Loudon took to social media, proudly claiming he had a hand in orchestrating the move.
“I made a few calls to my buddies in the administration,” he bragged in a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), “and we got this illegal alien OUT.”
Loudon, who has built a modest online following promoting ultra-conservative views and associating himself with the Trump family, went on Fox News claiming he tipped off ICE, alleging that Lame had been “evading taxes” and “exploiting U.S. business opportunities without a proper work visa.”
“If you are in this country illegally, I will gladly work with President Trump’s amazingly FAST administration to have you deported. Unlike the Democrats, the Trump administration actually believes no one is above the law.”
Bo Loudon
The incident has sparked outrage and confusion online. While immigration violations are a legal issue, the public spectacle of a teenage influencer allegedly leveraging his political proximity to expel a global entertainer suggests a troubling overlap between government authority and personal vendettas.
Critics argue that this is yet another example of weaponizing immigration policy in a climate where anti-immigrant sentiment is increasingly normalized—especially with Donald Trump back in the White House.
“This isn’t about national security or law enforcement,” one immigration advocate tweeted. “It’s about power, ego, and punishing people who aren’t ‘American enough’ in the eyes of MAGA influencers.”
🤫 Khaby Lame’s Silence
Notably, Khaby has yet to comment publicly on the situation. His management has only confirmed that he complied with U.S. authorities and left the country voluntarily. It’s unclear if or when he will be allowed to return.
Despite the lack of a statement, fans across platforms have rallied in support, sharing messages of solidarity and calling for immigration reform that isn’t subject to partisan interference.