Reaction of the Day: Obama and Mark Zuckerberg and Others Stand With Ahmed

Ever since the news broke about 9th grader Ahmed Mohamed getting arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school, #IStandWithAhmed has exploded and support has come from some very powerful people.

First, the President complimented the clock and extended an invite to the White House.

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.
— President Obama (@POTUS) September 16, 2015

Then Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg applauded Ahmed's ingenuity and desire to build. And also extended an invitation to the company.

You’ve probably seen the story about Ahmed, the 14 year old student in Texas who built a clock and was arrested when he...
Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Support also came from politicians, comedians and businesses.

Keep making @IStandWithAhmed. The world needs creative, innovative & brave people like you http://t.co/80ZFVahSok #IStandWithAhmed
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) September 16, 2015

But was Ahmed building a BLACK clock? #IStandWithAhmed
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 16, 2015

I still can't build a clock. #IStandWithAhmed
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) September 16, 2015

So, @IrvingISD, we also make digital clocks—you gonna arrest us, too? Keep making, @IStandWithAhmed! http://t.co/OaP47h5GCF #IStandWithAhmed
— Pebble (@Pebble) September 16, 2015