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US Customs and Border Protection decided to get into the Christmas spirit this week – and people weren’t happy.
The official CBP Twitter account posted a picture of Santa Claus holding a "global entry" identification card, saying he’s been permitted to enter the country legally. This didn’t go unnoticed, prompting many to responded with a reminder of America’s brutal family separation policy.
Santa, his reindeer and all of the presents have been cleared by CBP for entry into the United States! @NoradSanta https://t.co/D28Xd8dAcg— CBP (@CBP) 1577243856
Because if you're going to use MAGA Santa to get people on side, then you better be prepared for backlash...
@CBP @NoradSanta Tracking Santa is a lovely tradition. Granting permission for Santa to enter US airspace is appall… https://t.co/8PcsV13kyw— Dave Hogg ✨ (@Dave Hogg ✨) 1577253815
@CBP @NoradSanta https://t.co/B2Y3b1oE2U— Charlotte Clymer 🏳️🌈 (@Charlotte Clymer 🏳️🌈) 1577255102
@CBP @NoradSanta Hope he brought gifts for these kids! https://t.co/I7frD8YFM7— Sleeping Giants (@Sleeping Giants) 1577248428
@CBP @NoradSanta This is super vile. Happy birthday to Jesus, and all other brown-skinned children seeking refugee… https://t.co/GOJnbTaKOb— John Pavlovitz (@John Pavlovitz) 1577310409
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