Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoonist for racist image of her with exploding pager
Briefly

Rashida Tlaib stated that Henry Payne's cartoon perpetuates racism and could incite violence, emphasizing that such depictions make everyone less safe for Arab and Muslim communities.
Tlaib expressed her dismay at media normalizing anti-Arab racism, lamenting the ongoing cycle of hate and danger it brings to marginalized communities.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud condemned the cartoon as 'absolutely disgusting,' reflecting a broader discomfort with the normalization of anti-Arab bigotry in media.
Social media reactions criticized Payne, questioning the connection drawn between Tlaib and the attacks, highlighting the absurdity of attributing blame based on her ethnicity.
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