NEW DELHI: Apple CEO Tim Cook, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are among the CEOs who have come forward to denounce President Donald Trump’s controversial and inhuman policy of separating children from their parents.
Tim Cook criticized the Trump administration on Tuesday said the separations are “inhumane and need to stop,” telling The Irish Times: “It’s heartbreaking to see the images and hear the sounds of the kids. Kids are the most vulnerable people in any society. I think that what’s happening is inhumane. It needs to stop.”
In a Facebook post, Mark Zuckerberg said, “We need to stop this policy right now.” He started a fundraiser for the Texas Civil Rights Project, which raised about $17,000 in its first few hours. In response to a question from a user about why he didn’t donate more, Zuckerberg responded: “I’ve invested a lot in this issue — both money and time. Many people want to know how they can help too. This is a good way to get involved.”
Google CEO Sundar Pichai:
The stories and images of families being separated at the border are gut-wrenching. Urging our government to work together to find a better, more humane way that is reflective of our values as a nation. #keepfamiliestogether
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) June 19, 2018
Several other executives have aired their against Trump’s border separation policy.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on Monday said:
Ripping children from their parents’ arms is cruel. This policy must end. pic.twitter.com/R2b3FXtxqU
— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) June 18, 2018
Jack Dorsey, CEO of both Twitter and Square tweeted his support for migrant families:
Do everything it takes to #KeepFamilesTogether.
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— jack (@jack) June 19, 2018
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi:
As a father, a citizen and an immigrant myself, the stories coming from our border break my heart. Families are the backbone of society. A policy that pulls them apart rather than building them up is immoral and just plain wrong. #KeepFamiliesTogether https://t.co/g2Cu40zvcX
— dara khosrowshahi (@dkhos) June 19, 2018
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said “it’s heart-breaking to see what’s happening to families at the border.”
Regardless of your politics, it's heartbreaking to see what's happening to families at the border. Here are some ways you can help: https://t.co/IFVG6g8AKO
— Susan Wojcicki (@SusanWojcicki) June 19, 2018