Twitter reacts to Peter King's comments on migrant child's death

Peter King said something a bit racist [Image via United States Congress/via Wikimedia Commons]

The Republican Congressman said "only two" children have died and the social media site had some comments.

by Tobias Richmond

December 29, 2018 at 9:23 PM

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Peter King appeared on Fox News this weekend and attempted to defend how ICE has handled the deaths of some migrant children by saying that "only two" have died. Twitter users pounced on the comment and had some choice comments of their own.

GOP Rep. Peter King praised ICE's "excellent record" since "only two children" have died in recent memory.

"These are the only two children that have died, certainly in recent memory ... considering what does happen in housing projects ... I think ICE has an excellent record." pic.twitter.com/Y2sMLRY8Eo
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 28, 2018

Chelsea Clinton weighs in

One of those who reacted to the comments was former first daughter Chelsea Clinton. She called out King and added that he had made some racist dog whistles.

For shame. No parent would say this about their own child. No person should say this about anyone’s children. “Excellent record” would be no deaths, no harm & no children in detention. And, please don’t miss the dog-whistle racism in the middle. https://t.co/ShyFf2BG6r
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) December 29, 2018

"Only Two"

One user focused on the "only two" comment and pointed out that King has long called himself "pro-life."

ONLY. TWO. so “pro-life”.

"These are the only two children that have died, certainly in recent memory ... considering what does happen in housing projects ... I think ICE has an excellent record." - Rep. Peter King pic.twitter.com/ExxKOePxBM
— Khary Penebaker, Fx (@kharyp) December 28, 2018

Anti-aborstion isn't pro life

One user went a bit further and pointed out that anti-abortion doesn't make someone pro life.

pic.twitter.com/JOlAjYeVT4
— That’sWhatSheSaid (@CiteeMouse) December 29, 2018

Bringing up the death penalty

One user pointed out that when you start minimizing death, you can take it to horrible lengths.

Its kinda like only a few dozen people were wrongfully convicted and given the death penalty in Texas.
— Richard Saunders (@BoycottUtah) December 28, 2018

The real monsters

One user made it clear what she thinks about Republicans.

The real monsters hide in suits & call themselves Republicans.
— Denise (@littlecatlady61) December 29, 2018

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