In a twist no one saw coming, one of TikTok’s biggest stars has just been kicked out of the United States—and a teen political influencer claims he’s the reason why.
Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born Italian creator known for his iconic silent reaction videos, was reportedly deported, and the person taking credit? Bo Loudon, a Gen Z conservative figure with ties to the Trump family.
Bo Loudon Says He Sparked Khaby’s Deportation
Bo Loudon, 18, is not just any political influencer—he’s been seen hanging around with Barron and Donald Trump, and he’s building a name for himself in MAGA circles.
He claims he personally reported Khaby Lame to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing the influencer of overstaying his visa.
On June 6, Loudon posted on X (formerly Twitter) saying that Lame was an “ILLEGAL ALIEN” and proudly stated he had been “working with the patriots at President Trump’s DHS” to have him deported.
That same day, ICE confirmed that Lame had been detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
ICE Confirms Khaby Was Detained and Voluntarily Left
According to ICE, Lame entered the U.S. on April 30 but overstayed his visa.
A spokesperson confirmed that the 25-year-old, who holds Italian citizenship, had been detained for immigration violations.
He was granted what officials call “voluntary departure,” which is basically a softer way of saying he was kicked out without a formal deportation record.
It remains unclear how long Khaby was held or if he was officially processed at the Henderson Detention Center, which Loudon mentioned in his posts.
Loudon Doubles Down on His Involvement
Despite ICE not confirming any outside involvement in the case, Bo Loudon hasn’t been shy about claiming responsibility.
In another post on Wednesday, he mocked media outlets that called him a “rat” for allegedly tipping off immigration authorities.
He wrote, “Why? Because I helped President Trump’s DHS deport TikTok’s biggest star, Khaby Lame, for being in the U.S. illegally.
I wish Khaby well and hope he returns as a LAW-ABIDING citizen.”
Why Bo Says He Did It
In an interview with TikToker Dylan Page (also known as “News Daddy”), Loudon explained that he heard about Lame’s visa issues from people in his network—friends and business partners who allegedly worked with the TikToker.
According to Bo, they said Khaby’s visa had long expired.
That’s when he claims he picked up the phone and called someone in the Trump-aligned administration. “They said, ‘We’re gonna get on this right quick,’” he recalled.
TikTok Fame and Political Shade
Khaby Lame, who has over 162 million TikTok followers, rose to global fame with his deadpan reaction skits.
While Loudon admits he doesn’t really watch Khaby’s videos, he insists Lame has expressed anti-Trump sentiments online. That, he claims, gave him even more motivation to act.
“I’m sure he hates him much more now, which is why I posted ‘far-left’ TikToker,” Loudon added.
Khaby Stays Quiet and Keeps Posting
Interestingly, Khaby hasn’t said a word publicly about his detainment or departure from the U.S. He’s continued to post videos as if nothing happened.
Just weeks earlier, on May 5, he made headlines at the Met Gala in New York City, where he wore a flashy three-piece suit decked out with more than a dozen watches on his vest.
The Loudon Family’s Deep Trump Ties
Bo Loudon isn’t new to conservative politics. His mother, Dr. Gina Loudon, is a political pundit who co-chaired the Women for Trump campaign back in 2020.
His father, John Loudon, was once a Republican state senator in Missouri. So Bo’s political connections run deep.
He’s also reportedly close to Barron Trump, and together, they were among the voices who convinced Donald Trump to appear on younger-skewing podcasts, like Adin Ross’ popular show. It’s all part of a bigger play to win over Gen Z voters.