The Rise of the “Deport Harry Sisson” Movement
A recent online campaign has gained traction, with MAGA loyalists demanding the deportation of a 23-year-old TikTok star named Harry Sisson. The controversy began when Sisson criticized President Donald Trump’s peace efforts in the Middle East, specifically his deal between Israel and Hamas.
Sisson took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his views, stating, “Biden got more hostages released than Trump.” This comment sparked an immediate backlash from conservative users on the platform. He later shared another post questioning why none of the released hostages were women, adding, “Joe Biden got them released. That’s why. You can thank him now like you thanked Trump.”
The response was swift and intense. Conservative X users began trending the phrase “deport Harry Sisson,” with many claiming that Sisson was not a true American. One user wrote, “He was born in Singapore. I want every MAGA account on X that is currently active to comment, ‘Deport Harry Sisson’ on this post.” Another user added, “In your own words, born in Singapore, educated in Dubai and Dublin. You weren’t born here, you weren’t educated here, you didn’t move here until you were 16, and you’re not an American.”
Despite the growing pressure, Sisson responded by clarifying that he is an American citizen by birthright. “You guys know I’m an American citizen by birth right? The MAGA weirdos are not very bright!” he wrote. He also claimed, “I’m also more American than any of these MAGA freaks who support the traitorous felon in the Oval Office!”
As the “deport Harry Sisson” trend reached number one on X, Sisson expressed amusement. “I’m flattered that MAGA got ‘Deport Harry Sisson’ trending to number 1. Just proves they’re scared of me and my peers. All of the wins Democrats have secured recently have shaken them to their core. Keep it coming, MAGA dorks!”
Background on Harry Sisson
Harry Sisson is a registered Democrat living in New York. He often shares political content online, which has made him a target for conservative criticism. Born in Singapore, he was raised in Dubai and then Dublin, Ireland, before moving to the United States at the age of 16. He attended high school and college in the U.S., where he eventually became a citizen.
Under U.S. law, a person born overseas can claim American citizenship if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen. However, Trump has attempted to change the birthright citizenship process, including threatening to revoke citizenship for longtime critic Rosie O’Donnell.
Trump also signed a birthright declaration order upon returning to the White House for his second administration. The order stated that children born to parents who are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. This order is currently being contested in court, as it would overturn over 125 years of understanding that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to everyone born on American soil, with limited exceptions.
The Broader Implications
During his public feud with Elon Musk, Trump threatened to withdraw his citizenship. While Musk was born in South Africa, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2002. The debate around citizenship and immigration continues to be a hot topic in American politics.
This incident highlights the ongoing tension between different political ideologies and the impact of social media on public discourse. As the “deport Harry Sisson” movement shows, online platforms can quickly amplify voices and shape public opinion, even if the underlying facts are complex.
