While the Trump administration rolls out their policy to separate migrant families at the Mexican border, and empathy amongst immigration policy is in short supply, there are those who would instead welcome folks into America with a big flashy celebration.
Jimmy Kimmel, for one, who invited a group of brand new citizens to come to his show on Thursday night for the introduction to the country they deserve. Honestly, how hard is it?
On national Flag Day, a day of patriotism in the U.S., Kimmel celebrated six of the country's newest locals in overtly American form — with goody bags filled with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer helmets, apple pies, and illegal fireworks delivered by Guillermo Rodriguez dressed up as a bald eagle.
"We've heard a lot lately about immigrants and immigration," said Kimmel. "We seem to have forgotten that this is a nation of immigrants, people who come to this country because they believe they can build a better life.
"Every week immigrants from all over the world take the oath of citizenship in courthouses, libraries and auditoriums across the country, without much pomp or circumstance. I think becoming an American shouldn't feel like a visit to the DMV. It's a big deal and we think it deserves a big deal."
