Richard Gere 'ashamed' of U.S. immigration policy

Hollywood actor Richard Gere voiced deep embarrassment regarding the United States' immigration policies, describing them as inhumane and a source of shame.

During the launch of a new initiative in Berlin aimed at reshaping attitudes toward migration, the 76-year-old star lamented how migrants and refugees are often dehumanized and categorized separately from 'us.' He specifically condemned the U.S. government's use of terms like 'aliens' and previously 'parasites' to describe immigrants.

Gere, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, stated, "I am deeply ashamed of this, I want you to know." The joint initiative between his foundation and the Hertie School, a public policy university in Berlin, will focus on migration from Africa to Europe. Its goal is to contribute to developing new perspectives, policies, and measures concerning migration.

This is not the first time Gere has spoken out against Trump's administration. Earlier in the week, at an awards ceremony in Oslo, he called the former president "crazy" and accused him of dismantling positive aspects of the United States. Gere, a long-time humanitarian and advocate for Tibet, has a history of supporting refugee aid, public health, education, and humanitarian projects.