What Andor star Diego Luna said about Trump to earn a standing ovation
Diego Luna delivered an impassioned speech against the Trump administration's immigration policies while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live.
The Mexican actor criticised the administration's "hate speech" and expressed difficulty understanding how such rhetoric gains power in a welcoming country.
Luna defended undocumented workers, highlighting their fear of ICE raids, and emphasising their crucial contributions to the country's economy and society across various sectors.
He advocated for a clear path to legal certainty for undocumented workers, stating they deserve to be fully welcomed in the country where they already belong.
The monologue followed reports that the administration reversed a recently adopted plan to refrain from conducting immigration raids in agricultural, hotel, and restaurant industries.
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