Martha Stewart gets political after urging from 14yearold granddaughter Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY January 27, 2026 at 10:45 PM 0 Martha Stewart is speaking out against President Donald Trump's ongoing deportation campaign, which has sparked protests in Minneapolis. The celebrity chef took to social media Monday to reveal that, at the urging of her granddaughter, she decided to condemn both the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents against migrants and against peaceful protesters demonstrating in the streets of the Minnesota city.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY January 27, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Martha Stewart is speaking out against President Donald Trump's ongoing deportation campaign, which has sparked protests in Minneapolis.
The celebrity chef took to social media Monday to reveal that, at the urging of her granddaughter, she decided to condemn both the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents against migrants and against peaceful protesters demonstrating in the streets of the Minnesota city.
"Granddaughter Jude wrote me a note yesterday I took it to heart and posted the above," Stewart, 84, wrote on Instagram Jan. 26 alongside a screenshot of the message.
"I'm not sure it's excusable to not being speaking up right now," Jude wrote in a message to Stewart, according to the photo.
SinJe Lee, Amanda Seyfried and Stewart attend the Tory Burch fall/winter 2025 show during New York Fashion Week at on Feb. 10, 2025, in New York City.
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SinJe Lee, Amanda Seyfried and Stewart attend the Tory Burch fall/winter 2025 show during New York Fashion Week at on Feb. 10, 2025, in New York City.
">SinJe Lee, Amanda Seyfried and Stewart attend the Tory Burch fall/winter 2025 show during New York Fashion Week at on Feb. 10, 2025, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/eUmE1Qz class=caas-img>Kate Upton, Stewart and Lily Aldridge attend the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party at Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square on May 16, 2024, in New York City.
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Kate Upton, Stewart and Lily Aldridge attend the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party at Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square on May 16, 2024, in New York City.
">Kate Upton, Stewart and Lily Aldridge attend the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party at Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square on May 16, 2024, in New York City.
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Stewart poses with chef Daniel Boulud at the opening of Centurion New York on March 7, 2023.
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Stewart poses with chef Daniel Boulud at the opening of Centurion New York on March 7, 2023.
">Stewart poses with chef Daniel Boulud at the opening of Centurion New York on March 7, 2023.
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Stewart walks arm in arm with designer Dennis Basso at his fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2022.
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Stewart walks arm in arm with designer Dennis Basso at his fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2022.
">Stewart walks arm in arm with designer Dennis Basso at his fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2022.
" src=https://ift.tt/kRaSypf class=caas-img>Stewart and Ed Sheeran share a moment at iHeartRadio's Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City in December 2021.
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Stewart and Ed Sheeran share a moment at iHeartRadio's Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City in December 2021.
">Stewart and Ed Sheeran share a moment at iHeartRadio's Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City in December 2021.
" src=https://ift.tt/4pt2VoG class=caas-img>Stewart poses for Harper Bazaar's March 2021 issue.
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Stewart poses for Harper Bazaar's March 2021 issue.
">Stewart poses for Harper Bazaar's March 2021 issue.
" src=https://ift.tt/bIeljZ5 class=caas-img>Stewart in the stands of the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog show on June 13, 2021.
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Stewart in the stands of the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog show on June 13, 2021.
">Stewart in the stands of the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog show on June 13, 2021.
" src=https://ift.tt/zLKUTGN class=caas-img>Stewart at a Super Bowl LIV Party on Jan. 31, 2020.
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Stewart at a Super Bowl LIV Party on Jan. 31, 2020.
">Stewart at a Super Bowl LIV Party on Jan. 31, 2020.
" src=https://ift.tt/EuN6Lnl class=caas-img>She has written numerous best-selling books on cooking, gardening and weddings throughout her career.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Stewart poses with her book "Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection: 100+ Recipes to Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level" in 2019. She has written numerous best-selling books on cooking, gardening and weddings throughout her career.
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Stewart poses with her book "Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection: 100+ Recipes to Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level" in 2019. She has written numerous best-selling books on cooking, gardening and weddings throughout her career.
">Stewart poses with her book "Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection: 100+ Recipes to Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level" in 2019. She has written numerous best-selling books on cooking, gardening and weddings throughout her career.
" src=https://ift.tt/BPw6vpb class=caas-img>Stewart attends the New York premiere of "Downton Abbey" with fellow chef Sandra Lee in 2019.
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Stewart attends the New York premiere of "Downton Abbey" with fellow chef Sandra Lee in 2019.
">Stewart attends the New York premiere of "Downton Abbey" with fellow chef Sandra Lee in 2019.
" src=https://ift.tt/zoudORe class=caas-img>Stewart and Ryan Seacrest at the 2019 Fashion Scholarship Fund Awards Gala in New York City.
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Stewart and Ryan Seacrest at the 2019 Fashion Scholarship Fund Awards Gala in New York City.
">Stewart and Ryan Seacrest at the 2019 Fashion Scholarship Fund Awards Gala in New York City.
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Stewart throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in 2018.
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Stewart throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in 2018.
">Stewart throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in 2018.
" src=https://ift.tt/d7heGrY class=caas-img>Stewart at the AOL Build Speaker Series in 2016.
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Stewart at the AOL Build Speaker Series in 2016.
">Stewart at the AOL Build Speaker Series in 2016.
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Stewart poses at her silent auction with a guitar signed by Justin Bieber during The Martha Stewart Center for Living 2015 Gala.
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Stewart poses at her silent auction with a guitar signed by Justin Bieber during The Martha Stewart Center for Living 2015 Gala.
">Stewart poses at her silent auction with a guitar signed by Justin Bieber during The Martha Stewart Center for Living 2015 Gala.
" src=https://ift.tt/tLYI1iQ class=caas-img>Stewart speaks at the gala.
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Stewart speaks at the gala.
">Stewart speaks at the gala.
" src=https://ift.tt/W3U6Cvc class=caas-img>Stewart unveiling a limited edition Triscuit flavor at the Gramercy Park Hotel in 2015.
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Stewart unveiling a limited edition Triscuit flavor at the Gramercy Park Hotel in 2015.
">Stewart unveiling a limited edition Triscuit flavor at the Gramercy Park Hotel in 2015.
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Before becoming a TV icon, Stewart started a modeling career while studying at Barnard College.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Stewart and model Karlie Kloss pose for a photo at the 2015 Time 100 Gala. Before becoming a TV icon, Stewart started a modeling career while studying at Barnard College.
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Stewart and model Karlie Kloss pose for a photo at the 2015 Time 100 Gala. Before becoming a TV icon, Stewart started a modeling career while studying at Barnard College.
">Stewart and model Karlie Kloss pose for a photo at the 2015 Time 100 Gala. Before becoming a TV icon, Stewart started a modeling career while studying at Barnard College.
" src=https://ift.tt/VqIASal class=caas-img>Stewart attends the Rag & Bone fall/winter menswear presentation in 2015.
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Stewart attends the Rag & Bone fall/winter menswear presentation in 2015.
">Stewart attends the Rag & Bone fall/winter menswear presentation in 2015.
" src=https://ift.tt/sQDJ0jP class=caas-img>Stewart attends the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival in 2015.
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Stewart attends the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival in 2015.
">Stewart attends the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival in 2015.
" src=https://ift.tt/4NbQCJ1 class=caas-img>Stewart poses with Donald Trump at the New York Observer relaunch event in 2014.
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Stewart poses with Donald Trump at the New York Observer relaunch event in 2014.
">Stewart poses with Donald Trump at the New York Observer relaunch event in 2014.
" src=https://ift.tt/CgmZGly class=caas-img>A promo image for Stewart's 2013 lifestyle book, "Living The Good Long Life: A Practical Guide to Caring for Yourself and Others."
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A promo image for Stewart's 2013 lifestyle book, "Living The Good Long Life: A Practical Guide to Caring for Yourself and Others."
">A promo image for Stewart's 2013 lifestyle book, "Living The Good Long Life: A Practical Guide to Caring for Yourself and Others."
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Stewart pictured at Hub Network's Halloween Bash in Santa Monica, California, in 2013.
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Stewart pictured at Hub Network's Halloween Bash in Santa Monica, California, in 2013.
">Stewart pictured at Hub Network's Halloween Bash in Santa Monica, California, in 2013.
" src=https://ift.tt/nmsLCfD class=caas-img>Stewart at a game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox in 2013.
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Stewart at a game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox in 2013.
">Stewart at a game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox in 2013.
" src=https://ift.tt/CJXjYb3 class=caas-img>Stewart attends a Dolce & Gabbana and The Cinema Society screening of "Madonna: The MDNA Tour" in 2013.
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Stewart attends a Dolce & Gabbana and The Cinema Society screening of "Madonna: The MDNA Tour" in 2013.
">Stewart attends a Dolce & Gabbana and The Cinema Society screening of "Madonna: The MDNA Tour" in 2013.
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Stewart alongside Ralph Rucci, Calvin Klein and Tory Burch at her American Made Program in 2012 in New York City.
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Stewart alongside Ralph Rucci, Calvin Klein and Tory Burch at her American Made Program in 2012 in New York City.
">Stewart alongside Ralph Rucci, Calvin Klein and Tory Burch at her American Made Program in 2012 in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/NvlnoQ4 class=caas-img>Stewart demonstrating various tips during her American Made Program.
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Stewart demonstrating various tips during her American Made Program.
">Stewart demonstrating various tips during her American Made Program.
" src=https://ift.tt/rM7PfUC class=caas-img>Stewart and Claire Danes attend the New York Women In Film & Television 31st annual Muse Awards in 2011.
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Stewart and Claire Danes attend the New York Women In Film & Television 31st annual Muse Awards in 2011.
">Stewart and Claire Danes attend the New York Women In Film & Television 31st annual Muse Awards in 2011.
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Stewart's on the August 2007 cover of Wired magazine.
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Stewart's on the August 2007 cover of Wired magazine.
">Stewart's on the August 2007 cover of Wired magazine.
" src=https://ift.tt/XPa5A7E class=caas-img>Stewart teams up with ESPN journalist Kenny Mayne to prepare the "Ultimate Nachos" to snack on during the Super Bowl in 2006.
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Stewart teams up with ESPN journalist Kenny Mayne to prepare the "Ultimate Nachos" to snack on during the Super Bowl in 2006.
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Stewart poses with her Chow Chow in 1999.
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Stewart poses with her Chow Chow in 1999.
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1 / 48See Martha Stewart through the years, from recipes to the red carpetStewart attends the Special Screening of the documentary film The New Yorker at 100 hosted by Netflix on Dec. 4, 2025, in New York City.
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In response, the cookbook author wrote on Instagram: "She is fourteen and sensitive to what is going on in our country as we all should be.
"I am disheartened and sad each and every day that we cannot demonstrate our sympathy for the beleaguered," she continued. "We are told immigrants, which most of us are or descended from are unwelcome, that we cannot show our frustration in peaceful demonstrations and that we can be attacked and even killed by Federal troops."
Stewart, a celebrated TV food and lifestyle expert, has spoken out about Trump before, with whom she once worked on an offshoot of his reality program "The Apprentice."
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"Things must and have to change quickly and peacefully," she concluded.
In recent days, tension over ICE's crackdown has boiled over in Minneapolis, whipped into a fervor by two high-profile shootings. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen, earlier this month. Good was protesting against ICE agents who descended upon the Twin Cities in recent weeks.
Martha Stewart and Jude Stewart attend iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2023 at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 8, 2023, in New York City.
Protester Alex Pretti was also killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis this month. In both instances, the Trump administration has characterized the shootings as an act of self-defense, while local authorities have pointed to video evidence that appears to show that Pretti wasn't brandishing a weapon.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Martha Stewart condemns ICE crackdown after urging from granddaughter
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