Wesley Snipes (nicogenin/Flickr)
Wesley Snipes has spoken out against the Muslim ban imposed by President Donald Trump and he doesn’t have time for anyone who says celebrities should shut up and stick to entertaining.
In a tweet posted Tuesday, Jan. 31, the “Blade” actor announced he was against the executive order, which tentatively blocks Muslims in seven countries from entering the U.S. He completed the message with a video showing an Iranian-American man crying over the situation.
Heartbreaking to watch. This is not American. 😔 NO BAN! pic.twitter.com/mWj4VfFmcS
— Wesley Snipes (@wesleysnipes) January 31, 2017
Some users responded by defending Trump’s move, imploring Snipes to read up on the details.
@wesleysnipes It’s a 3 month temporary ban on 7 countries no one would want to visit while they review who they allow in from them.
— Trump Owns You (@OffencePolice) January 31, 2017
@wesleysnipes It’s not a ban Wesley. Please read up to be informed.
— johnsons4#2A (@bradywilliamj) January 31, 2017
@AntonDeAno It is a temporary ban on immigrants from Obama’s 7 previously selected countries. It’s not a Muslim ban. Read the documents.
— KKDalious (@KaeDalious) January 31, 2017
One defended it as a precautionary measure.
@wesleysnipes We don’t know if these people have affiliations with terrorists, it’s simple. We don’t know these people
— Brad (@thatguybrad9) January 31, 2017
Snipes responded quickly, demanding responders stop “justifying these actions” by saying they are temporary and stating that people should be sympathetic toward the immigrants affected.
I have no problem blocking the heartless. Show yourselves & I will show you the Wesley Wall real quick!
— Wesley Snipes (@wesleysnipes) January 31, 2017
Stop justifying these actions with the words "it's temporary". Banning someone from their home & family is ungodly even if for one day!
— Wesley Snipes (@wesleysnipes) January 31, 2017
Place yourself in someone's shoes before you claim the walk isn't so bad.
— Wesley Snipes (@wesleysnipes) January 31, 2017
He took on some of the Trump-supporting naysayers.
And saved the best comeback for last.
Snipes is the most recent celebrity to voice opposition to the presidential ruling. Rihanna also got into a social media back and forth over the ban with rapper Azealia Banks Sunday, Jan. 29. Banks, who has voiced support for Trump in the past, demanded Rih stick to performing while trading digs with the singer. Their feud ended with them reportedly posting each other’s phone numbers online before the screenshots were removed.
