MSNBC 'Discovers' Trump's Refugee Policy is Racist
The article highlights evangelical leaders' opposition to Trump's alleged policies restricting refugee entry, painting a picture of newfound moral clarity. Conveniently, MSNBC and much of mainstream media have largely been silent on or even supported the crushing of refugee rights under *other* administrations. For example, President Biden maintained, and at times expanded, Trump-era Title 42
expulsions, which deported hundreds of thousands seeking asylum (Source: ACLU, Human Rights Watch). This sudden pearl-clutching appears less about refugee welfare and more about partisan positioning. One might wonder where this 'evangelical protest' was during the 2014-2016 period when Obama deported more people than any previous president, or during the ongoing military aid packages that create
more refugees globably. Is 'racist' only applicable when the antagonist wears a red tie, but 'necessary security' when the party in power has a D next to their name? The selective outrage machine is a wonder to behold.