The Politics of Border Crossings: Margaret Cho's Cautionary Tale Margaret Cho turned down a role in the HBO Max show "Heated Rivalry" due to concerns about being detained at the Canadian border, citing fears that she would be stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
When asked why she declined the part, Cho explained, "It's all because of Trump. " The incident is a stark reminder of the increasingly toxic climate for artists and activists under the Trump administration.
As an outspoken critic of ICE and the current government, Cho's fear was hardly unfounded.