Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart attacked the “double standard and hypocrisy” of opponents of President Donald Trump’s executive order on migrants from terror-prone countries, noting that many did not oppose a similar move by President Barack Oba…
Month: January 2017
Qanta Ahmed: ‘Many of Us’ Muslims Welcome Extreme Vetting, Protests About Syria ‘Rather Hollow’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “Fox & Friends,” author Dr. Qanta Ahmed argued that while “a lot of Muslims around the world” are scared of President Trump’s extreme vetting, “many of us, especially opposed to radical Islam, are welcoming it.” When asked about the feelings of Muslims about extreme vetting, Ahmed said it was “complex. I think a lot of Muslims around the world are afraid. But many of us, especially opposed to radical Islam, are welcoming it. We don’t want to prohibit refugees here forever. We, as Americans, want to help those in need, but we do think we have to make assessments based on the regions that are identified. Libya, the third front of ISIS. Somalia, beyond failed. It’s own government cannot travel outside its capital, let alone govern it. Iraq, we’re fighting ISIS, but special exception must be made for Iraqis helping US forces. So, we see it as very pragmatic. Muslim minorities that are persecuted badly in Pakistan and other places were thrilled that this draft wording includes penalizing those that commit honor violence or persecution of minorities. A lot of Muslims are subject to that. So, I think there is a positive feeling.” She added that
Before Trump Executive Order, Obama Officials Warned Islamic State Would Use ‘Refugee Flows’ to Enter West
As experts and politicians debate the merits of President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting refugee flows from terror-prone nations, few have addressed the many warnings prior to Trump’s assumption of the presidency that Islamic State terrorist …
Tom Brady Dodges Question About Trump, Wishes ‘Everybody the Best’
At Monday’s Super Bowl Opening Night, New England Patriots quarterback was asked if he had a message for his friend President Donald Trump. Brady deflected, wishing the best for everyone. “Do you have a message for the current president?” the reporter asked. “A positive one.” “I just wish everybody the best,” Brady replied. Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
Kaine: Democrats Have to ‘Fight in the Streets’ Against Trump
Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said Democrats must “fight in Congress, fight in the courts, fight in the streets, fight online, fight at the ballot box,” against the administration of President Donald Trump. Partial transcript as follows: MIKA BRZEZINSKI, CO-HOST “MORNING JOE”: So, broad question about the future of the Democratic Party, especially given your firsthand experience with what we’ve all been through. There’s so much going on here that we clearly see, you know, places where you — we can criticize what the administration is doing, but how does the party rebuild? How do you prevent overreach in a situation like this? How do you prevent a continuation of the bubble in a situation like this, and how does the party reclaim its reach across the country while fighting these battles? SEN. TIM KAINE (D-VA): Well, let me talk about continuation of the bubble, Mika. This is something I’m so excited about. I saw that Howard Dean tweeted at me the other day, “Tim, the base is getting ahead of the leaders.” That’s exactly backward. We are so excited that the American public is energized to speak out against the abuses of this administration. Democratic
Radicals Besiege Feinstein Home to Urge Rejection of Trump Cabinet
Approximately 200 radical leftists protested and picketed outside of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)’s Pacific Heights mansion in San Franisco on Sunday to oppose what they have labeled as her “pro-Trump voting record” because she voted in favor of confi…
Texas Rep: ‘Deeply Irresponsible’ to Call Trump Executive Order ‘Muslim Ban’
The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee said in a statement Sunday it was wrong to describe President Donald J. Trump’s executive order, signed Friday, as a prohibition on Muslims entering the United States.
San Francisco Officials: We Will Not Enforce Trump’s Order
San Francisco’s police chief, sheriff, and mayor have announced that they will not enforce President Trump’s executive order on immigration.