“I see them as subhumans”: American celebrates massive operations against migrants and fire her from her job
A series of statements published in Tiktok by an American woman, known in social networks as ‘Hot Take Melody’, They unleashed a wave of indignation among users of various nationalities. According to videos shared by the acquaintance Content creator Carlos Eduardo Espinathe young woman expressed controversial opinions on the deportations of undocumented migrants, qualifying them as something that gives her “much happiness” and showing an apparent lack of empathy towards affected families.
These comments arose in the context of the migratory policies implemented during the mandate of Donald Trump. In her publications, the young woman said she didn’t care that migrants’ children grew without her parents, who were sent back to her countries of origin.
“I have no sympathy for your son who could grow without a father because He was sent back to Mexico or whatever. They are welcome to leave with him. Do not forget that it is an option. That is a decision you are making, ”said the woman before the camera.
The statements were not only limited to expressing their support for deportations, but also included teasing towards migrants who shared their Fear and sadness in social networks. The young woman said she found “fun” the videos of migrants crying for the separation of their families. “I have no sympathy for the videos they are doing with their tears … I care about a fuck. In fact, I am laughing at you, who are sitting there crying for attention, ”the woman continued.
As if the above was not enough, the young woman finished her statements by stating that she saw the deported migrants “as subhumans.”
These words caused an immediate reaction on social networks, where users of different nationalities and languages condemned their comments as. The viralization of the videos generated a broad debate on the impact of the Migration policies and hate speech on digital platforms. In addition, criticism not only headed towards women, but also towards the company Bidoowhere I worked, demanding that they take measures in this regard.
After the viralization of the videos and the pressure exerted by users on social networks, Bidoothe company where the woman was linked, decided to fire her. As explained by the company’s officials through a release Shared on social networks on January 28, there are the “highest standards of professionalism” and that, despite the fact that they understood that the personal opinions expressed that arose through an alias online, their statements “They were deeply offensive”
“We can assure you that these personal opinions do not reflect the thoughts or values that we strive to defend,” reads the statement.
From the company, the decision not to link the person involved with this incident with his team was made. In addition, they reported that the fact was informed to the Police and the FBI “to monitor and address any risk or potential threat.”
“Our team thanked you for your understanding and continuous support,” they said in the statement.
These statements arise in a context of hardened immigration policies after the arrival of President Trump to the White House. Recently, the case of Alfonso García Vega, a 61 -year -old migrant of Phoenix Arizona, transcended.
A mega operation conducted by agents of the Customs Immigration and Control Service (ICE) used a Military vehicle with ram To arrest it.
His son, Marco García, explained during an interview with Central az That he felt that this was an act of “propaganda” to “show an example of what they can do”, at the same time that he called the action as “a show.”
