Media is falsely reporting Muslim ban
January 30,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood
Ridgewood NJ , White house relases statement regarding recent executive order concerning extreme vetting
“America is a proud nation of immigrants and we will continue to show compassion to those fleeing oppression, but we will do so while protecting our own citizens and border. America has always been the land of the free and home of the brave.
We will keep it free and keep it safe, as the media knows, but refuses to say. My policy is similar to what President Obama did in 2011 when he banned visas for refugees from Iraq for six months. The seven countries named in the Executive Order are the same countries previously identified by the Obama administration as sources of terror. To be clear, this is not a Muslim ban, as the media is falsely reporting.
This is not about religion – this is about terror and keeping our country safe. There are over 40 different countries worldwide that are majority Muslim that are not affected by this order. We will again be issuing visas to all countries once we are sure we have reviewed and implemented the most secure policies over the next 90 days.
I have tremendous feeling for the people involved in this horrific humanitarian crisis in Syria. My first priority will always be to protect and serve our country, but as President I will find ways to help all those who are suffering.”
It’s not the same. Obama banned everyone from a single country. Trump is banning people based upon religion – a constitutional violation
than why a Saudi’s not banned ?
It can be the same as what Obama did but the way it was done was so wrong and gave ammunition to media scumbags. How do you sign an order on Thursday and by Friday you stop people at the point of entry especially those who are permanent residents or hold legal visas? This is totally unacceptable. I am a strong Trump supporter but he shouldn’t rush these things like this. It seems like he only listens to himself and if he doesn’t change it will be his downfall. The hungry wolves are just waiting for missteps.
Concerned – Absolutely agree. Give DHS and others a chance to get set up for the change. All this is gonna do is make the process less efficient, which will end up costsing us – the taxpayers, more!