Trump's 'Muslim ban' triggers global outrage
Anti-Trump mass protests continue to take place as Americans, celebrities and lobbyists worldwide take a stand against the ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries entering the United States.
Just one week after being sworn in, President Donald Trump made official an executive order suspending the arrival of all refugees for at least 120 days.
The Syrian refugee program has been suspended indefinitely while citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen have been barred from entering the country for 90 days.
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The Trump administration says it's one of the steps its taking to protect the States from the recent attacks that affected Belgium, France and Germany.
"Our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting, NOW. Look what is happening all over Europe and, indeed, the world - a horrible mess!" Trump tweeted.
Among the opposition faced - a petition demanding that the UK cancel a planned state visit by the US President passed one million signatures, following outrage over his travel ban.
There is nothing nice about searching for terrorists before they can enter our country. This was a big part of my campaign. Study the world!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 30, 2017
Imagine a hooligan pouring sugar into the gas tank of an expensive and well-maintained car. Trump is that hooligan. America is that car.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 29, 2017
Disgusted! The news is devastating! America is being ruined right before our eyes! What an immoral pig you have to be to implement such BS!!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) January 29, 2017
Protestors are beginning to march through lower Manhattan, chanting "No ban, no wall, New York for all" pic.twitter.com/YzkNOqY2oF
— Talya Minsberg (@tminsberg) January 29, 2017
Statistics pic.twitter.com/aSpyFuabct
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) January 29, 2017
Trump admin keeps arguing they had to act swiftly to keep country safe. But @seanspicer just told @Morning_Joe there was no imminent threat
— Jeremy W. Peters (@jwpetersNYT) January 30, 2017
“We win. Love wins. Every time”: Hollywood stars confront Trump's ban at SAG Awards https://t.co/g81pFiCpuZ pic.twitter.com/jpSLzd5xRA
— CNN (@CNN) January 30, 2017
How to make terrorists:
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) January 28, 2017
1. Ban everybody from a certain group from entering the country.
2. Wait.
Sick to my stomach today about the #MuslimBan
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 28, 2017
Don't understand why? Go to @Stl_Manifest & learn the awful history of US rejecting refugees
My best friend, Alaa Mohammad Khaled, is Muslim. His parents were Palestinian refugees. His brother is DJ Khaled. #RefugeesWelcome pic.twitter.com/qXOapgvvF7
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 28, 2017
See images from the ongoing protests below -