Ahmed Mohamed, 14, was arrested Tuesday in Irving, Texas after he brought a clock he made to school and teachers mistook it for a bomb.
Since then, Ahmed got some support from very public figures:
Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the White House? We should inspire more kids like you to like science. It's what makes America great.
Assumptions and fear don't keep us safe—they hold us back. Ahmed, stay curious and keep building. https://t.co/ywrlHUw3g1
Many others expressed outrage and showed solidarity by using the hashtag #Istandwithahmed and uploading pictures of themselves with watches and clocks.
In solidarity with @IStandWithAhmed CAIR-Chicago staff brought our clocks to work too. #IStandWithAhmed
Do I look dangerous yet? #IstandwithAhmed #ahmeding
Brought my clock to work today. #IStandWithAhmed #Solidarity
Is my clock big enough???? #IStandWithAhmed
BREAKING: The British appear to have developed some sort of giant bomb, possibly attached to a rocket.
I saw this guy at LaGuardia Airport just now. Should I report him as a terrorist? #IStandWithAhmed
#notabomb #IStandWithAhmed let the kid dream 😪
OMG! Someone help me! There is A CLOCK ON MY PHONE!!! #IStandWithAhmed