Donald Trump was the most anti-immigrant president in modern history who used his time in office to enact cruel and inhumane policies. In 2020, our multiracial, multiethnic, multigenerational majority chose a new America.
As we prepare for a new administration and era in American politics, many immigrants and advocates took to social media to express their hope, relief, and joy.
Here are some of our favorite responses:
This is only the beginning. Today, we cry a little more and keep on fighting. And on a personal note, I thank the movement that built me to experience this day. La Lucha Sigue!
& Friends, he's gone! ✊🏼#TrumpsLastDay #ByeByeTrump pic.twitter.com/SVbhNTyAvB
— Monica Sibri (@MonicaSibri) January 20, 2021
300 posters went up around the White House & Capitol Hill to remind folks #ImmigrantsAreEssential & must be:
Paid a living wage.
Protected by being included in COVID relief.
Honored & provided workers' protections.We will be heard.
Find a poster & tag us!📸 @dashtwo pic.twitter.com/CMPIjk3caq
— National Immigration Law Center (@NILC) January 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/orrchards/status/1351905042194956289
Today, we see our leaders walking through the crypt. A place I’ve stood at and wondered HOW!? Every President since it was placed has walked on the star before becoming inaugurated, less than 3 weeks ago we saw vile people fighting on this same spot.
Democracy must go on. pic.twitter.com/zqnPec20A6
— Astrid Silva (@Astrid_NV) January 20, 2021
I don’t know about the rest of y’all but I’m finding this pre-inauguration stuff very moving. 😭
— David Leopold (@DavidLeopold) January 20, 2021
I know it’s kind of early to have a drink but I’m enjoying this moment having a glass of Prosecco. I’m taking in the joy & relief that I will no longer have to wake up to another attack on immigrants.
Yes I’m crying, but these are tears of joy and resilience. Cheers! Salud! pic.twitter.com/atedFOv624
— Cristina Jiménez (she/ella) (@CrisAlexJimenez) January 20, 2021
¡Adiós Trump!
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) January 20, 2021
The future. https://t.co/iiTKHYQqUQ
— Voto Latino (@votolatino) January 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/lorellapraeli/status/1351925516945797125
Kamala Harris walking into her rightful place in history 😭😭😭#InaugurationDay
— Juana Esquivel (@juana_esquivel) January 20, 2021
Tears of joy. Madam Vice President-elect, you represent so much for our country and our future. ✊🏾🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/AynLZTDHJH
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) January 20, 2021
Madam VP!!
😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3foWUDcn5G
— Cristina Jiménez (she/ella) (@CrisAlexJimenez) January 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/gauragDC/status/1351926692038795264
Today, we're gonna see the first Latina Supreme Court Justice swear in the first Black, South Asian woman Vice President of the United States.
And it's gonna be beautiful.
— Voto Latino (@votolatino) January 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/TaifJany/status/1351927781484093441
#DACA outlived the Trump presidency.
— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) January 20, 2021
This land was made for you and me!!!!!!!!!
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— Julissa Natzely Arce Raya (@julissaarce) January 20, 2021
It’s official @JoeBiden is the 46th president of the United States of America 🇺🇸 #InaugurationDay
— Reyna Montoya 🌵 (@ReynaEMontoya) January 20, 2021
