Simone Alexandra Garcia Johnson, known as Ava and the daughter of actor and former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, expressed her anger toward U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration in a now-deleted social media post on Sunday. Using a middle finger emoji aimed at both entities, Ava’s message marked a bold public condemnation following her departure from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
End of WWE Contract Fuels Ava’s Online Outburst
Ava announced she would not renew her WWE contract, which had been in effect since 2020, earlier last week. This decision appears to have given her newfound freedom to openly criticize the Trump administration and federal agencies like ICE. Her remarks aligned her with other celebrities who have recently voiced strong left-wing criticisms of federal law enforcement.
Social Media Backlash and Criticism from Users
Reactions on social media quickly turned critical, with many users mocking Ava’s post and questioning her motives. One user commented,
“Gave up her ‘career’ so she could throw tantrums on the internet.”
Another wrote,
“Ava is being political and hit rock bottom,”
playing on her father’s wrestling nickname and adding a GIF showing The Rock telling someone to “Shut up, bitch.”
Additional comments insulted Ava’s stance on immigration enforcement, stating,
“Aw little nepo baby throwing a tantrum trying to protect rapists and murderers,”
followed by, “ICE is necessary and needed.” Others challenged her more aggressively, with one posting,
“Your legacy in the WWE will forever be known as a radical leftist domestic terrorist who condones violence against political opponents,”
along with,
“May you live with shame all the days you walk on this earth, there is no forgiveness for your disrespect of Charlie Kirk.”
Controversial Remarks Amid Political Tensions
The reference to Charlie Kirk relates to an earlier incident on September 10 when Ava shared a post that many interpreted as a controversial comment during a sensitive time. The post featured a quote from comedian Gianmarco Soresi, saying,
“If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind things when you’re alive.”
Ava reposted this to her Instagram story just hours after the assassination of the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder. She also added her own message on social media, stating,
“and i’ll stand behind this. be kind, now more than ever,”
which some followers viewed as a dark warning amid the political violence.
Wider Impact and Ongoing Public Debate
Ava Johnson’s outspoken comments come at a time of heightened political tension surrounding immigration policies and federal law enforcement operations in the United States. Her vocal criticism of ICE and the Trump administration, coupled with her departure from WWE, suggests she is taking a more active public stance on these issues. The strong negative responses from social media users illustrate the deep divisions around these topics and foreshadow ongoing debates involving public figures and their political expressions.
Gave up her “career”’so she could throw tantrums on the internet. pic.twitter.com/oDjQG2MGND
— King Thanos (@KingThanos02) February 1, 2026
Ava is being political and hit rock bottom. pic.twitter.com/J8BSwrYsDw
— magamikey (@CdrWokenmikeD) February 1, 2026
Aw little nepo baby throwing a tantrum trying to protect rapists and murderers. Ice is necessary and needed.
— Tony (@YourUncleTony21) February 1, 2026
Cry harder. Bye 😘 pic.twitter.com/hvmUjal5Ak
— .ceromiedo👌🏼 (@PentagonJr0M) February 1, 2026
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