This 1 Tweet by Mike Pence Sums Up How Offensive Trump's Muslim Ban Is

By Terry Carter
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President Trump's controversial decision to temporarily ban refugees from countries of Muslim faith is already drawing criticism from citizens who feel the ban is just an act of discrimination. But one of the most surprising criticisms of his ban happens to come from his own vice president, Mike Pence. On Dec. 8, 2015, just one day after Trump called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States" while campaigning to be president, Pence (then governor of Indiana) tweeted, "Calls to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. are offensive and unconstitutional."

Calls to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. are offensive and unconstitutional.

— Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) December 8, 2015

Since Pence's tweet has recently resurfaced, Twitter users have pointed out the irony and hypocrisy of him calling this "offensive" and "unconstitutional" in 2015, yet he showed no signs of being against the ban Trump signed with an executive order on Friday, Jan. 27. Keep reading to see some of the best responses to the now-viral tweet.

Sophia called on the vice president to share his current stance on the issue.

One user predicted Trump would be upset if he found out about Pence's old tweet.

Jon pointed out how awkward the tweet is now in retrospect.

Elan speculated Mike Pence didn't actually mean what he said in his tweet.

This user said she "saw fear" in Pence's eyes when Trump signed the order.

Kendall pointed out how the United States was founded on religious freedom.

Another user was quick to take a screenshot of the tweet in case it was deleted.