There are reportedly thousands protesting at JFK International Airport in New York Saturday night, but if there’s one standout moment amid the chaos, it’s the face that is sure to launch a thousand memes. Not since that animated GIF of Hillary Clinton’s human bobblehead impression went viral on social media has a facial expression said so much.
Rep. Nydia Velazquez was at JFK early Saturday along with Rep. Jerry Nadler to protest the executive order that resulted in the detention of several passengers from nations on the watch list.
.@POTUS your latest Executive Order is an affront to our values and we will fight you in every way from Courts to Congress to Streets!
— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) January 28, 2017
On way to JFK airport where refugees from Iraq are being detained under new Executive Order. These unconscionable actions cannot stand!
— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) January 28, 2017
Spoke to customs and border supervisors in charge on site.
They said they're waiting for direction from DC Dept of Homeland Security to act.— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) January 28, 2017
At #JFK with @RepJerryNadler demanding release of refugees detained under new Executive Order. pic.twitter.com/4hcEarfrjw
— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) January 28, 2017
"We will use every tool at our disposal to bring justice to America" – NY Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez addressing JFK protest #muslimban pic.twitter.com/whmPWBz91C
— Chris Brooks (@chactivist) January 28, 2017
Velazquez didn’t let up on Trump for even a second throughout the day.
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Rep. @NydiaVelazquez at JFK Airport: "Mr. President, look at us. This is America. What you have done is shameful." https://t.co/o9ZkNFkI5Z pic.twitter.com/CvgJMDd5kP
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 28, 2017
At last, after 19 hours, one of Trump’s prisoners was freed. Hameed Khalid Darweesh in a interpreter who has worked on behalf of the United States government in Iraq.
One of the refugees, Hameed Khalid Darweesh, has been released pic.twitter.com/U1XHr4DaTt
— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) January 28, 2017
Hameed Darwish, #Iraqi #Refugee finally freed after protestors demanded his release! #NoBanNoWall #muslimBan pic.twitter.com/bQhoCsMALO
— Murad Awawdeh? (@HeyItsMurad) January 28, 2017
Darweesh briefly shared his own thoughts with reporters, although he seems to have shattered time and space by mentioning that he likes Trump.
Hameed Darweesh The Man Just Released From JFK Says He Likes Trump. Look At @NydiaVelazquez 's Face pic.twitter.com/C3AWQqKxQt
— Klay Volk ?? (@KlayVolk) January 28, 2017
now THAT was funny
— BACFA™ (@BACFA) January 28, 2017
"Quick! To the narrative-mobile!" https://t.co/iGx4NVV11j
— jon gabriel (@exjon) January 28, 2017
Oh dear https://t.co/ETdrWGu7uj
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) January 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/ChrisGTweet/status/825492685502947328
Never try to organize a photo op before asking a few specific questions. https://t.co/q43ZhSXihy
— Emily Zanotti’s Great & Unmatched Wisdom (@emzanotti) January 28, 2017
liberals heads exploding right now…
— Bellevue Rocks (@MyBellevue) January 28, 2017
@MBoyleAZ @KlayVolk @NydiaVelazquez ??? the butt hurt in her face will warrant a call to her doctor for a new script.
— Trevor Harris (@Trev0r_Harris) January 29, 2017
He probably doesn't want those crazies over here either. #extremevetting
— Stephanie (@steph780278) January 28, 2017
And … scene.
JUST IN: Federal judge grants emergency stay for citizens in transit from seven countries named in executive order. https://t.co/6YeVWgElcH
— CNN (@CNN) January 29, 2017
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