The Department of Homeland Security caused a furor Sunday when it sent out several tweets with the hashtag #RefugeesWelcome.
10-17-2016 Whitehouse orders DHS Department of Homeland Security to use the hashtag #RefugeesWelcome with its tweets. Please RT & Post FB pic.twitter.com/MDttllgy80
— VideoLeaks (@WesleyRickard) October 17, 2016
The tweet came nearly a year to the day that Comey told Congress that it was not possible to properly vet all of the refugees flowing into the U.S.
Throughout our history, refugees have added to the fabric and strength of our Nation. #RefugeesWelcome
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 16, 2016
Admitting refugees is a multi-step, multi-agency process involving @USCIS, @CustomsBorder, @StateDept, @UN and more. #refugeeswelcome
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 16, 2016
Secretary Johnson and @ATTN explain the screening process for refugees: https://t.co/rEKLRb8RlV #RefugeesWelcome
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 16, 2016
We can and we will continue to ensure our own safety, while doing our share to welcome those fleeing terrorism & violence. #RefugeesWelcome
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 16, 2016
Jaafar is a 9 year old refugee. Hear Secretary Jeh Johnson tell his story: https://t.co/HjQKvmRDpu #RefugeesWelcome
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 16, 2016
From darkness to light: the story of Thon, a Sudanese refugee resettled in the United States. https://t.co/92IHRxurVb #RefugeesWelcome
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 16, 2016
The department also used the hashtag in an August tweet.
This is the United States of America. Taking in refugees at times of crisis is the right thing to do. #RefugeesWelcome
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 29, 2016
Many Americans on social media were far from happy with the choice of hashtag.
@DHSgov amazing. Aren’t you supposed to keep us safe?
— Mike Cantore (@meathead1974) October 16, 2016
@DHSgov you have confused the word refugee in this case with invader.
— Deplorable Rocco ? (@BlasphemyCandy1) October 16, 2016
@DHSgov Yes they have, but today some are trying to blow us up! Wake up! Secure our borders!
— linda (@rnlynn1958) October 16, 2016
@DHSgov @attn Most of em are young fighting age males, not women with kids.
— Jay Dillon (@vtology) October 16, 2016
@DHSgov @attn How can you not fear after seeing what they did in Europe and still do?
— Lana Hoff (@alanahoff144) October 16, 2016
Calling me names doesnt change the governments job Check to preamble to the constitution if you are unsure what that is . @DHSgov @attn
— SlobberingFits-GAB (@IslamForbids) October 16, 2016
No, you will OBEY the will of the American People.
You do not issue nat’l terms to The People, The People issue terms to you
— Imperium in Imperio (@90dayWond3r) October 16, 2016
@DHSgov No Way!!!! These refugees can’t be vetted. We will be letting terrorists into this country disguised as refugees. #NoRefugees
— Steve (@_Steve67_) October 17, 2016
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