The recent position of the U.S. president Donald J. Trump towards illegal immigration of Mexican families, has caused another wave of condemnation - not just from the public - but also within the republican party itself.

For Trump, separating illegal immigrating families at the Mexican border - taking children away from their parents - are the consequences that need to be drawn to show the democrats it's their fault.

Now, the well-known filmmaker and activist Michael Moore stated his opinion in a Facebook-post, imploring people to think about the American history, pointing out that this is not the first time that his country has violently separated children from their parents. He says:

"Stop being shocked and surprised that Trump is kidnapping Hispanic children from their parents as if "this isn't who we are!" Yes, it is. It has ALWAYS been who we are. Don't say Trump is violating "our American values." Abusing children IS an historic American value. Be proud, America -- Trump is us"

"In order to stop this madness we need to stop telling each other fairy tales about the past and confront the present by putting our bodies on the line for these kids [...]"

Read his full statement here:

https://www.facebook.com/mmflint/?hc_ref=ARRONabZ15edXXgkvl4QCrw4Z7mrGYIHKD0qsPweEZmCLRI4DXTygT4mZlv38_v1VkY&fref=nf