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Margaret Cho’s Career Setback Amid Political Climate

Updated 2026-05-14 03:00 UTC 1 source Negative

Comedian Margaret Cho turned down a role in 'Heated Rivalry' due to fears of being detained by ICE at the Canadian border during President Trump's second term. Her decision highlights the impact of political climate on entertainment industry professionals.

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Margaret Cho Turned Down ‘Heated Rivalry’ Role Because She Feared She’d ‘Get Detained’ By ICE at Canadian Border: ‘It’s All Because of Trump’

Comedian Margaret Cho recently told the “I Never Liked You” podcast that she turned down an opportunity to be in “Heated Rivalry” because the show was shot in Canada, and she didn’t want to travel out of the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term. “There’s things that I haven’t do

2026-05-14 02:56 UTC