Discussion on Unethical Political Instrumentalization: A Father Defends Himself

The tragic death of young Aiden Clark, who perished in a school bus accident last year, has taken on a disturbing dynamic in the public debate on immigration policy in the USA. The Clark family makes it clear that they strongly condemn the instrumentalization of Aiden's death by various political actors. In a very emotional statement, Aiden's father emphasized that it is completely inappropriate to use his son's name in connection with political messages against immigrants and current border policies. The father made it clear that voices of hate, particularly against specific population groups, are unacceptable and should not touch the honor of his son. He specifically mentioned several politicians, including Bernie Moreno, Chip Roy, JD Vance, and Donald Trump, who have publicly referred to Aiden's death to support their political arguments. The family emphatically demands an immediate end to this instrumentalization. The claims used to stigmatize immigrants range from drastic exaggerations to completely unfounded rumors. It is unethical to exploit such a tragedy for short-term political gains. These voices of hatred should rather be the subject of debates about ethics and morality in political discourse, instead of societal polarization. The family hopes that their message will be heard and that their private grief will no longer be exploited in the public sphere.