Golf icon Phil Mickelson rages over 'illegals committing crimes' in social media rant

Phil Mickelson has found himself at the centre of another political storm after launching into a heated exchange about immigration enforcement on social media.

The veteran golfer fired back at New York congressman Dan Goldman, who'd urged the NYPD to step in if federal agents acted unlawfully against New Yorkers.

On social media, he said: “No one is above the law — not ICE, not CBP, and not Donald Trump. Federal agents who assault or detain New Yorkers without legal authority must be held accountable and the NYPD must protect our neighbours if the federal government refuses to."

"This is amazing," Mickelson wrote on X in response. "You can threaten to arrest federal officers, ignore victim's needs, but illegals committing crimes are free to go. You don't even see the problem here. THATS THE PROBLEM!!"

When challenged about people being unlawfully detained by federal agents, the 55-year-old doubled down: “Illegally is how they entered the country, not their detainment," he responded.

It is not the first time the golfer has voiced his political opinion. He took aim at the recent No Kings protests that saw millions of Americans take to the streets opposing President Trump's administration.

"On this special day as we all gather to fight against blanket auto pen pardons and executive orders, lawlessness, and stealing citizen's resources for illegal non citizens, I believe it has worked," Mickelson posted sarcastically on Saturday.

His message mocked the movement whilst taking swipes at Biden-era policies. The LIV Golf star made it clear he wasn't impressed by the demonstrations that filled Times Square, the National Mall, and cities across America.

Instead, he praised last month's gatherings honouring Charlie Kirk, the conservative influencer who was fatally shot at a Utah university event.

This is amazing

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