U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attends a "Five Eyes" security alliance summit for talks on people smuggling and child sexual abuse, in London, Britain, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
The Department of Homeland Security is backing down after right-leaning podcaster Teo Von unleashed public fury on them.
Von accused DHS of pilfering his image for its own social media promotion without permission, NOTUS reported.
In a video posted to DHS accounts, Von is seen saying, "Heard you got deported, dude, bye!"
“Yooo DHS i didnt approve to be used in this,” Von posted to X Tuesday night. “I know you know my address so send a check. And please take this down and please keep me out of your ‘banger’ deportation videos.”
“When it comes to immigration my thoughts and heart are alot more nuanced than this video allows. Bye!” he added.
Von has been a big supporter of Trump in the past, but that support may come with financial strings.
DHS deleted the post.
“It’s crazy to me that they would think this is OK,” Von continued in another comment. “What if someone attacks me tomorrow because they think I’m some final boss of deportations or somethin'.”
Von is credited with leading many new young, white men to MAGA during the 2024 campaign, and Von even welcomed JD Vance to his show. He has also been included in trips with the president to the Middle East.