Tomi Lahren attacks Iranian filmmaker who won Oscar
Conservative political commentator Tomi Lahren took to Twitter Sunday with a few remarks regarding a message an Iranian filmmaker had read on his behalf at the Academy Awards.
Director Asghar Farhadi won his second Oscar for Best Foreign Film for "The Salesman" at the 2017 Oscars. But Farhadi chose not to attend the ceremony in protest to President Trump's travel ban placed upon people from seven Muslim-majority countries, including Iran.
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Farhadi instead opted to have Iranian-American astronaut Anousheh Ansari read a politically-charged statement written on his behalf, denouncing the "inhumane law that bans entry of immigrants to the U.S."
The statement did not sit well some conservatives in favor of Trump's ban -- including right-wing commentator Tomi Lahren.
She snapped back at the response on Twitter, accusing the Obama administration of cozying up to Iran.
Feel free to stay in Iran. I hear it's nice there. Good terror training grounds. #Oscars
— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) February 27, 2017
Foreign film translation: Iranian filmmakers don't like new POTUS because they're used to former POTUS kissing their behinds. #Oscars
— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) February 27, 2017
Some criticized Lahren for the strong reaction.
Why are you always so bitter and angry? He boycotted because of Trump's ridiculous travel ban. pic.twitter.com/Aw4jcfnrib
— Cami Sheffield (@CamiAnnS) February 27, 2017
Are you proud of your ignorance? This is unhinged.
— VOTE.. our democracy depends on it (@adeleshiv) February 27, 2017
good god Tammy, do you ever stop? pic.twitter.com/PRLLoufVC7
— sarah parah (@saarahtemps) February 27, 2017
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While the comments about the Iranian filmmaker were some of her most pointed, they were far from the only aspect of the Oscars that Lahren criticized on Sunday night.
She mocked the Hollywood insiders over their opposition to the travel ban, voiced by more than one member of the audience that night, comparing the stringent ruled to those Oscar party attendees face.
Tonight the Hollywood elite will head to their fancy after parties with security, guest lists and extreme vetting. Ironic. #Oscars
— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) February 27, 2017
She also handed out her own "Snowflake Awards" to Michael Moore and Meryl Streep.