Fox News host Tomi Lahren is known for her outrageous and often divisive statements. She backed Donald Trump [1] on his “sh**hole” countries comment, refuses to understand why NFL players kneel [2] during the national anthem, and blames feminists [3] for political harassment.
She’s also well known for being contrarian and producing endless hot takes, if not being outright racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic.
But Tomi’s latest tweet, well, it’s truly revolting.
“Bum-rushing the border is a CHOICE and has consequences. Watching the USA FINALLY defend our borders was the HIGHLIGHT of my Thanksgiving weekend.”
Bum-rushing the border is a CHOICE and has consequences. Watching the USA FINALLY defend our borders was the HIGHLIGHT of my Thanksgiving weekend. ???????????????????????? https://t.co/jAkfcgzRuN [4]
— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) November 26, 2018 [5]
Lahren made the remarks on Twitter after United States Border Patrol agents reportedly fired tear gas at migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday. CNN reported that around 500 migrants tried to cross the border before tear gas was used to disperse them. While a large number of people approached the border peacefully, some threw rocks and bottles, according to the Washington Post, resulting in the closure of the port of entry in San Ysidro, California.
The tweet from the Fox News host didn’t sit well with people online, with many pointing out that the crisis at the border was an odd choice to be the “highlight” of anyone’s Thanksgiving.
Take a look:
If witnessing migrant children tear-gassed is the HIGHLIGHT of your Thanksgiving weekend you’re a disgusting human being. pic.twitter.com/stUyJ3jCSX [6]
— Brianna Westbrook (@BWestbrookAZ8) November 26, 2018 [7]
This is not surprising. You lack basic human compassion, of course the thought of people experiencing pain would make you giddy. That children were involved seems to just heighten the joy for you.
— Jill PS (@jillieparks) November 26, 2018 [8]
Good to know that watching the small children get gassed and fear for their lives made you feel happy. That explains so much.
— Rambling (@markbojeun) November 26, 2018 [9]
Perfect example of someone devoid of a soul. These people are trying to reach a point of entry to legally request asylum. They’ve walked over 2000 miles! #Cult45 [10] is easily distracted by manufactured crisis.. #VetsAgainstTrump [11]
— Saul_V ????????♀️????⛷ (@3xranger) November 26, 2018 [12]
You're a sick individual, Tomi, honestly. Gas yourself and let me know how it feels. https://t.co/HLne7n03GJ [13]
— Margaret (@Lastwaltz2) November 26, 2018 [14]
GTFO here you brainwashed imbecile. Those are people seeking help from their war ravaged finincially collapsed countries. The real criminals we all know who they are. Quit being racist you bihhh https://t.co/2jsS8mAWxY [15]
— 10-1 WAP (@SAINTS1777) November 26, 2018 [16]
Little children, who have no choice in the matter, are tear gassed and it's the highlight of your Thanksgiving weekend? I hope you get a chance to say that to your Lord and Savior's face one day — he will be so proud. https://t.co/3QeyjaCamJ [17]
— Hannah (@hmarie12) November 26, 2018 [18]