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Chelsea Clinton commented on a link to a Humane Society condemnation of the move, calling the lifting of the ban \"infuriating.\"

Infuriating. Will increase poaching, make communities more vulnerable & hurt conservation efforts: https://t.co/w3BT8tZzgw

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) November 16, 2017

British comedian Ricky Gervais, who has previously tackled animal rights issues such as the Yulin Dog Festival, also condemned the Trump administration move. Oscar winner Russell Crowe echoed Gervais, saying \"Dear people with no soul, stop shooting elephants.\"

The fact that Trump has lifted President Obama's ban on elephant trophies being imported into the country is a devastating blow to the survival of these beautiful animals. It's savage and pointless. It breaks my heart. pic.twitter.com/iclfxN6TXr

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) November 16, 2017

Dear people with no soul ,
stop shooting Elephants https://t.co/T0fThLjOWH

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 16, 2017

Actress Olivia Munn, actor Henry Winkler, actress Kristin Davis, actress and singer Daniella Monet, actor Carl Reiner and actor John Cusack were just a handful of the many celebrities weighing in on Twitter over the past two days.

Trump has decided killing elephants is ok. ?? Elephants are kind, intelligent and devoted to their families. Lifting the ban only puts them in further danger. Trophy hunting of any kind should not be allowed and does not aid in conservation. Leave the elephants alone. #NotUs pic.twitter.com/ACu4s1jb31

— om (@oliviamunn) November 17, 2017

If you met Natalie in person ... she would jump right into your heart ! NOT put her head on a wall . pic.twitter.com/te9C6l8Jfc

— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) November 17, 2017

This is beautiful in every way , thank you Ellen from everyone @dswt and all humans who love elephants ?????????????????? https://t.co/QOT8E6AxU2

— Kristin Davis (@KristinDavis) November 17, 2017

The Trump administration has revoked the previously imposed ban on elephant body parts as trophies to enter the U.S. from certain parts of Africa.
Please take 30 seconds to sign. Myself, the elephants, and future generations will SO appreciate it!! https://t.co/TcQ7Yc911n

— Daniella Monet (@DaniellaMonet) November 17, 2017

What a great & caring Dad Trump is! His two sons are having a wonderful time thanks to their Dad's thoughtful lifting of the embargo on hunting down & killing elephants, lions & other endangered species,

— carl reiner (@carlreiner) November 17, 2017

The thought that stupid rich punks like trump boys can go to mother Africa and kill elephants is rules of the game style hypcocricy and horror -
Why not do the most horrible thing just to stick it to the black president -
Shameless sick - soulless
Impeach #25thAmemdmentNow

— John Cusack (@johncusack) November 17, 2017
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