Joe Kennedy tells Trump to consult a ‘not-white-guy’ on immigration

Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) on Wednesday slammed a photo of President Trump discussing migrant family separations with only white members of Congress, telling Trump to consult someone of different ethnicity before enacting immigration reform. 

{mosads}”You might not know this about me, but I’m a white guy,” Kennedy tweeted. “And as a white guy, I would encourage @realDonaldTrump & his fellow GOP white guys to consult a not-white-guy in their efforts to enact comprehensive immigration reform in less than 24 hours.

“Might just be my cautious side but it feels like there could be unforeseen consequences like entire families being indefinitely locked in cages. Just my 2 cents.”

You might not know this about me, but I’m a white guy. And as a white guy, I would encourage @realDonaldTrump & his fellow GOP white guys to consult a not-white-guy in their efforts to enact comprehensive immigration reform in less than 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/EkmCux3Nnm

— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) June 20, 2018

Might just be my cautious side but it feels like there could be unforeseen consequences like entire families being indefinitely locked in cages. Just my 2 cents.

— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) June 20, 2018

Kennedy’s strong words for Trump came as the House prepares to vote Thursday on two broad immigration bills. 

Despite repeatedly defending a “zero tolerance” policy, which separated thousands of families at the U.S.-Mexico border, Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that put an end to the practice. 

“This will solve that problem. At the same time, we are keeping a very powerful border and it continues to be a zero tolerance. We have zero tolerance for people who enter our country illegally,” Trump said as he prepared to sign the document. 

The decision comes after increasing outrage from Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the policy. In addition, many foreign leaders have publicly rebuked the president’s policy. 

The House and Senate are both moving forward with legislation that would end the policy, but it is unclear what will emerge from Congress. 

Kennedy had previously said that Trump’s family separation policy betrayed American values.