The discourse around ICE and immigration in America has never been louder, and a viral video of a high school student punching his pro-ICE peer might be all the proof you need.

This video has been making waves on social media, and now the puncher has been turned into a meme thanks to the way he says "okay" to the pro-ICE student before punching him in the face.

But what is the full context of the "'Okay,' punch" memes and how are people reacting to the video? Here's what you need to know.

What Is The Context Of The 'Okay' Punch Memes?

In mid-February 2026, an X user and high school student who goes by Danny Spud posted a video of himself getting punched at his school's anti-ICE protest.

Spud decided to attend the protest in support of ICE by carrying a sign reading, "I love ICE." Another student, seen in the video, had a problem with the sentiment.

The student warns Spud, "I am going to punch you in the face." Spud replies, "You're gonna get in trouble for that." The student says, "Okay," then winds up and punches Spud in the face.

Spud posted the video with the caption, "I was assaulted for standing up for law enforcement. What is happening to America?" It gained over 15 million views in just four days.

How Is The 'Okay' Punch Video Used In Memes?

The video of the anti-ICE student punching the pro-ICE student quickly spread online and inspired a lot of memes online as viewers picked sides, defending either the puncher or the punched.

As a meme, the image of the puncher winding up for his big hit went viral as a reaction image alongside captions recontextualizing the moment. The memes typically feature a statement that the poster disagrees with, followed by the word "Okay" and the image as a punchline.

The puncher has also inspired a lot of edits that turn him into something of a symbol for the anti-ICE movement, which his detractors are calling out as "cringe." It is currently unknown what sort of punishment, if any, the puncher faced for his role in the video.

What Are Some More 'Okay' Punch Memes?

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For the full history of the High School Kid Punches ICE Supporter video, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.