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Vice President Kamala Harris’ new communications director asked on Twitter in 2010 why illegal immigrants he saw on TV were not being deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This week, over a decade later, he again repented for asking that question, this time before top congressional Democrats.
Jamal Simmons, who became the vice president’s communications chief earlier this month, met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Thursday over the controversy stemming from the reemergence of a tweet in which he said he “just saw 2 undocumented folks talking on MSNBC. One Law student the other a protester.”
HARRIS COMMS CHIEF APOLOGIZES AFTER 2010 TWEET REEMERGES ASKING WHY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WEREN’T ARRESTED
“Can someone explain why ICE is not picking them up?” he asked. He subsequently clarified that he was not suggesting ICE arrest them.”Just seems off u can go on TV & admit breaking law & not be arrested.”
Simmons apologized amid a furor from immigration activists and Democrats at the suggestion people in the country illegally should be arrested.
“As a pundit for much of my career I have tweeted a lot and spoken out on public issues. Sometimes I have been sarcastic, unclear or just plainly missed the mark,” Jamal Simmons said in a statement.
“I sincerely apologize for offending those who care as much as I do about making America the best, multi-ethnic, diverse democracy it can be,” he said. “I know the role I am taking on is to represent the Biden-Harris administration, and I will do so with humility, sincerity and respect.”
However, the apology only blunted the damage and the Democrats, many of whom are key promoters of mass amnesty for illegal immigrants, met with him to discuss the damage.
“Jamal had an open and honest conversation with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus where he reiterated his deep regret for his past words and long-standing commitment to immigrant rights,” a White…
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