US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained the partners of at least two American men who previously supported Donald Trump, leaving the men baffled and questioning the application of his own administration’s hardline immigration policies. The situation highlights an unforeseen consequence of those policies affecting even those who championed them. A disproportionate number of Americans leaving the US during the Trump years have settled in Scotland, likely due to more affordable housing costs. The recent ICE actions have sparked confusion among legal professionals regarding a potential shift in enforcement tactics. This development raises questions about the breadth and impact of current immigration enforcement strategies. The men are now grappling with the possibility of separation from their families due to policies they once endorsed. Further investigation is underway to determine the specific circumstances of these detentions.