The recent viral video of President Trump and Elon Musk listening to the sounds of immigrant suffering has sparked outrage among many of us. While it may bring pleasure to their supporters, for us it is a call to action. It is a call to shut down their fascist deportation machine.
The video, which was posted by The Intercept, shows Trump and Musk listening to an “ASMR” (autonomous sensory meridian response) video of migrants screaming and crying as they are being detained and separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. The fact that these two powerful men found pleasure in the sounds of human suffering is disturbing and should be condemned.
ASMR videos are known for their calming and relaxing effects, often using soft sounds like whispering and tapping. But this particular video serves as a reminder of the cruel reality that many immigrants are facing every day. Families are being torn apart, children are being locked up in cages, and individuals are being denied their basic human rights. The fact that this is being commodified and turned into an entertaining experience for some is sickening.
President Trump has made his stance on immigration very clear from the beginning of his presidency. He has implemented harsh policies such as the Muslim travel ban and the family separation policy, which have caused immense pain and suffering to many. And now, with the release of this video, it is evident that he takes pleasure in the suffering of immigrants. It is a display of his lack of empathy and disregard for human life. How can we allow someone like this to hold the highest office in our country?
Elon Musk, on the other hand, is seen as a visionary and a leader in the tech industry. But his involvement in this video raises questions about his moral compass. How can someone who claims to be dedicated to creating a better future for humanity find pleasure in the pain of others? As a billionaire, he has the power and resources to make a real impact in the world. Yet, he chooses to support and befriend someone like Trump, who continues to spread hate and division.
It is not surprising that these two men find joy in the sounds of immigrant suffering. They both embody the toxic culture of privilege and entitlement that allows them to exploit and profit from the pain of others. The fact that they can use a rare condition like ASMR, which is meant to bring relaxation, as a tool to mock and dehumanize immigrants is a testament to their cruelty.
But we, as a society, cannot allow this behavior to continue. We must come together and stand up against their fascist deportation machine. We must demand that these policies of hate and discrimination are overturned. We must hold our leaders accountable for their actions and demand that they show empathy and compassion towards all human beings.
Furthermore, we must not let this video distract us from the real issue at hand – the inhumane treatment of immigrants at our borders. This is not a game or a source of entertainment. These are real people, with real families, who are seeking a better life in America. They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, not used as pawns in a political game.
In conclusion, while the video of Trump and Musk listening to the sounds of immigrant suffering may bring pleasure to their supporters, for the rest of us it is a call to action. We cannot stay silent and allow this type of behavior to go unchecked. We must use our voices and our power to shut down their fascist deportation machine and demand justice for all immigrants. We must not let hate and cruelty prevail. We must choose love and compassion. The time to act is now.
