Yesterday, it was revealed that in a closed-door White House meeting, while discussing immigration and protections for immigrants from countries including Haiti, El Salvador and several African countries were being discussed, Trump reportedly said, “Why are we having all these people from sh**hole countries come here?”
After saying that the U.S. needed more people from countries like Norway (which is predominantly white), he then said, “Why do we need more Haitians? Take them out.” The comments were told to The Washington Post by people familiar with the meeting, and initially, were not denied by the White House (though Trump denied some of them this morning).
The comments were met with disgust and shock from leaders around the world.
Haitian-American GOP congresswoman Mia Love took to Twitter and said that the president must apologize in a statement.
https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove/status/951603160254238720
Many Christian leaders took to Twitter to express their outrage at the comments as well. (Warning: Some of the tweets contain profanity.)
Because racism is on display from national leaders, no one can now say "racism would go away if you'd stop talking about it." Perhaps now, especially for the church, we can face realities, confess, repent, and actually move towards true harmony and reconciliation.
— Trillia Newbell (@trillianewbell) January 12, 2018
God loves the nations. The Scriptures make this clear. No one – let alone, the leader of a country – should ever disparage other nations with such a disgusting comment. To Haiti & many countries of Africa: We are so sorry. Please accept our apologies on behalf of President Trump.
— Eugene Cho (@EugeneCho) January 12, 2018
It's not political but biblical to stand & say it is
indefensible, incomprehensible, reprehensible & completely unacceptable
to profanely disdain countries of People of Color,
but entertain welcoming people of blonde hair.
Demonizing people is the 1st step to justifying anything— Ann Voskamp (@AnnVoskamp) January 12, 2018
Y’all. This is the gospel reading from the lectionary this week. Holy Spirit’s not messing around. ? https://t.co/bO52uZKOlu
— Rachel Held Evans (@rachelheldevans) January 12, 2018
"Why are we having all these people from sh#*hole countries come here?"
1) They are our brothers and sisters in need.
2) They are often fleeing war, violence or famine.
3) There are children among them.
4) It's the right thing to do.
5) That's who we are.https://t.co/vQKrB7vyYv— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) January 11, 2018
"For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks."
-Jesus (Luke 6:45) https://t.co/KTSV4u9OoS— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) January 11, 2018
I’ve traveled to the fabulous continent of Africa multiple times – visited South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda. I’ve been welcomed into the homes and churches of some of the finest people on earth. All are welcome here.
— Kay Warren (@KayWarren1) January 12, 2018
Just turned on the news – sick to my stomach, mad as i can be, horrified. You said it all @AnnVoskamp https://t.co/AMWdKpss7r
— Kay Warren (@KayWarren1) January 12, 2018
If we fail to suffer with those who suffer, even those of different religions, languages or cultures, we need to question our own humanity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 11, 2018
(This list will updated throughout the day.)
