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A 12-year-old boy broke down in tears after being verbally bullied by another child during a youth soccer game, according to a video shared by his parent.
The youngster, whose name was Max, alleged that another player called him an “illegal immigrant,” swore at him, and threatened him that Donald Trump would “get” him and take him away. Max stated that the things people said really hurt him, particularly because he was born in the US.
Max remarked through tears, “He told me I’m an illegal immigrant, even though I was born in America.” “He said Trump is going to get me and send me back to where I used to live.” I don’t have any other homes. “I was born in the United States.”
Max also reported that the other kid called him a name and made fun of him for not being white. Max remarked, “He said some really bad things to me, and it made me feel really bad.” “I don’t understand why kids say things like that.” It makes me really sad. They believe they have power, but they don’t.
Max’s mom recorded the event on film, which has led to internet conversations on racism, bullying, and how political language may affect kids. Youngsters have always mistreated each other, but campaigners claim that things like this show how language that dehumanises others in public may change how youngsters act at a young age.
People who supported Max online said they felt sorry for him and were angry that kids are being taught to see peers as outsiders because of their skin colour or ethnicity.
