DHS Reveals Details About Deported Man's Asylum Claim
The Department of Homeland Security disclosed to '60 Minutes' that a man recently deported from the U.S. had previously claimed to be gay.
In an exclusive disclosure to the CBS program '60 Minutes', the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that Moussa Diawara, who was recently deported from the United States, had previously stated he was gay. This information was shared weeks before the segment aired, shedding light on the complexities of Diawara's situation.
Diawara, now 57 years old and a Christian convert, initially entered the U.S. on a tourist visa 25 years ago. When his visa expired, he applied for asylum, asserting that he feared for his life if returned to Mali due to his sexual orientation. However, this claim was met with skepticism from the authorities, as evidenced by ICE's response, which included the comment 'Fake & Gay!' on social media.
According to a DHS spokesperson, Diawara was considered an illegal immigrant with a final order of removal from a judge. Despite this, his family—consisting of his wife and two children—expressed a strong desire for him to come back to the United States. Diawara spent three weeks in an ICE detention center in Texas prior to his deportation, which took him first to Ghana and then to Mali.
ICE's official X account highlighted Diawara's story on social media, where it gained significant traction, amassing over 5.4 million views and thousands of comments. This widespread attention underscores the public's keen interest in Diawara's case and the broader issues surrounding immigration and asylum claims in America.
What we know
- - Moussa Diawara was deported to Mali. 1
- - Diawara sought asylum in the U.S., stating he feared being killed due to his sexual orientation if returned to Mali. 1
- - ICE responded to Diawara's story with the comment 'Fake & Gay!'. 1
- - A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson described Diawara as an immigrant in the country illegally with a final order of removal from a judge. 1
- - Diawara's wife and two children wished for him to return home. 1
- - Diawara entered the U.S. on a tourist visa 25 years ago and later applied for asylum after the visa expired. 1
- - Diawara was detained for three weeks in an ICE detention center in Texas before being deported. 1
- - Diawara was first deported to Ghana and then to Mali. 1
- - ICE's official X account shared and commented on a post about Diawara's story. 1
- - The post about Diawara's story received over 5.4 million views and thousands of comments. 1
- - Diawara is 57 years old and has converted to Christianity. 1
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 70%, weighted across 11 claims from 2 independent outlets.
- likely Moussa Diawara was deported to Mali. (70%)
- likely Diawara sought asylum in the U.S., claiming fear of being killed due to his sexual orientation if returned to Mali. (70%)
- likely ICE responded to Diawara's story with the comment 'Fake & Gay!', questioning the authenticity of his asylum claim. (70%)
- likely A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson described Diawara as an immigrant in the country illegally with a final order of removal from a judge. (70%)
- likely Diawara's wife and two children expressed their desire for him to return home. (70%)
- likely Diawara entered the U.S. on a tourist visa 25 years ago and later applied for asylum after the visa expired. (70%)
- likely Diawara was detained for three weeks in an ICE detention center in Texas before being deported. (70%)
- likely Diawara was first deported to Ghana and then to Mali. (70%)
- likely ICE's official X account shared and commented on a post about Diawara's story. (70%)
- likely The post about Diawara's story received over 5.4 million views and thousands of comments. (70%)
- likely Diawara is 57 years old and has converted to Christianity. (70%)
Sources
- Advocate.com (Travis County) — A deported dad’s family said they missed him. ICE responded: ‘Fake & Gay!’
https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/ice-fake-gay-post-outrage - Fox News — DHS told '60 Minutes' weeks before segment aired that deported Malian national had once claimed to be gay
https://www.foxnews.com/media/dhs-told-60-minutes-weeks-before-segment-aired-deported-malian-national-had-once-claimed-gay