Trump Presidency Week 1: American Muslim millennials’ voices loud and clear on social media
Photo: Isaiah Dupree holds a sign as demonstrators gather at Washington Square Park to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump in New York U.S., January 25, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump ordered the construction of a U.S.-Mexican border wall and he is expected to sign an executive order for a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Many American Muslim influencers took to social media to share their anger and concern with the two executive orders on immigration and border security using the hashtag #NoBanNoWall.
Ilhan Omar, Somali-American politician from Minnesota and former refugee, tweeted an image of herself speaking at a gathering with the Minnesota legislature and members of the community that was organized to respond to President Trump’s executive order.
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Soukaina Rachidi