What Andor star Diego Luna said about Trump to earn a standing ovation

WorldPolitics
25 Jun 2025 • 12:14 AM MYT
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  • 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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