Korean-American groups demand Jeb Bush's apology
Demand for apology from U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush apologize for the "anchor baby" comment rise among Korean-American groups in the United States. / Yonhap
Korean-American groups demanded Friday that Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush apologize for accusing Asian people of abusing the birthright citizenship law.
Bush made the accusation earlier this week in an apparent attempt to mollify Hispanic voters after coming under fire for using the term "anchor baby," which refers to children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. The term is widely considered offensive by Hispanics.
Asked whether his use of the term would hurt his support among Hispanics, Bush said he was referring mostly to Asians.
On Friday, Korean-American organizations, including the Korean American Civic Empowerment, held a joint press conference in New York and demanded Bush offer an official apology for the "divisive" remark.
The remark raises questions about Bush's qualifications as a leader, they said, adding that it would be a misfortune for a candidate who openly makes remarks belittling Asian Americans to become president. (Yonhap)