Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg vowed Wednesday to create a “peaceful and safe environment” for Muslim users on the social media website.
Zuckerberg wrote in a post on Facebook that, “After the Paris attacks and hate this week, I can only imagine the fear Muslims feel that they will be persecuted for the actions of others.”
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had called Monday for a “a total and complete shutdown” on Muslims entering the United States.
Zuckerberg vowed to create a safe environment for those users who belonged to the Muslim community.
“If you’re a Muslim in this community, as the leader of Facebook I want you to know that you are always welcome here and that we will fight to protect your rights and create a peaceful and safe environment for you,” he wrote.
Zuckerberg made headlines recently after he announced that he, and his wife Priscilla Chan, would donate $45 billion worth of Facebook shares following the birth of their daughter.
Here’s his full post:
h/t: The Hill
