White House Rebukes Michael Moore Over Immigration Comments

The Trump administration criticized the filmmaker's claim that deportations could eliminate potential scientific and societal contributors.

Michael Moore argued in a blog post that deportations under the Trump administration could remove individuals who might make groundbreaking contributions, such as curing cancer or preventing global disasters.
The White House dismissed Moore's statements as exaggerated and labeled them a 'strong contender for dumbest statement of the year.'
Administration officials highlighted recent arrests of undocumented immigrants accused of serious crimes, including murder, kidnapping, and terrorism, to defend their deportation policies.
Moore cited the background of Steve Jobs, the son of a Syrian immigrant, to emphasize the potential contributions of immigrants to American society.
The Trump administration reiterated its focus on prioritizing public safety through the deportation of individuals with criminal records.