Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller face social media backlash for dancing to ‘Ice Ice Baby’ at Donald Trump’s NYE bash; netizens call it ‘peak cringe’

Homeland Security Kristi Noem and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, key figures behind President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies, were seen dancing to ‘Ice Ice Baby’ at Mar-a-Lago during the New Year’s Eve celebration, a moment that has now sparked massive criticism online. Moreover, the scene was striking given recent controversies involving Noem, including her alleged romantic link to Corey Lewandowski and reports that Trump was considering removing her from the office.

According to the Daily Mail, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller were seen dancing to ‘Ice Ice Baby’, the 1990 hit by rapper Vanilla Ice, during festivities at the Florida resort.

The video was posted by Miller’s wife, Katie Miller, who also used the event to announce that she is pregnant with the couple’s next child. Further, in the footage, Miller appears relaxed, nodding along to the music and smiling, while Noem becomes more animated as the camera turns toward her, raising her hands and dancing enthusiastically.The light-hearted display stood in contrast to the pair’s public reputations as architects and enforcers of Trump’s hardline immigration policies, including plans for large-scale deportations.As soon as the post surfaced on social media, it quickly grabbed attention of netizens. One X (formerly called Twitter) user wrote, “"Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller dance to Ice Ice Baby in 'mandated fun' at Trump's New Year's party" - Irish Star Online #SmartNews FASCIST PIGS 🐷”

While another added, “New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago was lit! Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem dancing to Ice Ice Baby is hilarious!”

"Peak cringe in America: Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem dancing to Vanilla Ice on New Year's Eve at Mar-a-Lago,” another added.

“Seriously what a bunch of losers!” “Peak cringe achieved. Stephen Miller channeling his inner Goebbels while Kristi Noem does the dog-killer shuffle to Vanilla Ice at Trump's tacky palace. Because nothing screams 'elite leadership' like a Nazi rave. Pathetic.”As per the report, the moment was also notable given reports of internal friction between the two officials. In December, several media outlets reported growing frustration within the White House over what some officials viewed as Noem’s slow pace in accelerating deportation efforts. Miller, a long-time immigration hawk and close Trump adviser, was reportedly among those pushing for faster action.