Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is “concerned” about President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. In a Facebook post published Friday, the rich geek criticized Trump’s efforts to restrict the flow of refugees into the country.
The United States should “keep our doors open to refugees and those who need help. That’s who we are,” he wrote, noting that his wife Priscilla’s parents were came to the country as refugees from China and Vietnam.
Zuckerberg, who favors comprehensive immigration reform and launched a political advocacy group, FWD.us, to lobby for more relaxed immigration restrictions, praised Trump’s state desire to “work something out” for so-called Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who were brought to the country as children. These children “are our future too,” the billionaire wrote.
Zuckerberg did not mention the wall Trump has proposed building along the U.S. southern border with Mexico’s money, but urged Trump to refrain from deporting the “million of undocumented folks who don’t pose a threat,” and to focus on undocumented criminals.
“We are a nation of immigrants, and we all benefit when the best and brightest from around the world can live, work and contribute here,” Zuckerberg concluded. “I hope we find the courage and compassion to bring people together and make this world a better place for everyone.”
Zuckerberg has said he does not plan to run for president anytime soon, though speculation has swirled about his interest in launching a career in politics.
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