A troll told actor Kal Penn he "didn't belong in this country."
Penn responded in the most charitable way possible. He started a crowdfunding page to raise money for Syrian refugees - all in the name of the troll. As of about 2 p.m. Eastern time, the page had raised about $270,000.
Specifically, the page is in the name of "The Dude Who Said I Don't Belong In America."
To the dude who said I don't belong in America, I started a fundraising page for Syrian Refugees in your name. https://t.co/NOR5P48fBi pic.twitter.com/jtJOsK9GrU
— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) January 28, 2017
Here's Penn's first announcement.
We are better than the hateful people who tell us we don't belong...We will turn their bigotry, along with the President's, into love.
The "Designated Survivor" star's initial goal was $20,000 for the International Rescue Committee, which supports refugees. Clearly, he's far exceeded that goal.
$30,000! So much love. I'm raising the goal to 50k, let's get there! This is incredible. Thank you! 🇺🇸✌🏽 https://t.co/NOR5P48fBi pic.twitter.com/PjbSrW2I1S
— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) January 28, 2017
Here's how excited he was for $30,000.
I'm speechless. We just hit $250,000 for refugees in less than 24 hrs. 🇺🇸 Donor page remains open! #resist https://t.co/NOR5P48fBi
— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) January 29, 2017
And here's how shocked he was for $250,000.
$15,000! You are amazing. Raising the goal, we are doing this! 🇺🇸 Also look at these amazing donor names! https://t.co/NOR5P48fBi pic.twitter.com/pvmZ6OeRT8
— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) January 28, 2017
He seemed impressed by the donor names.
