Iman Abdul, a graduate of Leon M. Goldstein High School, allegedly urged an attack on Jewish students at the school. A classmate noted her popularity and lack of radical tendencies during their time together. Following her involvement in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's congressional campaign, she garnered criticism for comments made on social media. AOC's campaign spokesperson denied Abdul was part of the staff and condemned the hateful remarks. Critics pointed out Abdul's connection to AOC due to her being among the accounts AOC followed on Instagram.
"Fear is stupid, so is regret," reads a quote, attributed to Marilyn Monroe, under Abdul's yearbook photo.
A campaign spokesperson for Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) insisted to Fox News that Abdul was never on 'staff,' and condemned the hate speech. 'Their comments are appalling and we condemn threats of violence without hesitation.'
Abdul is accused of posting a screenshot of the location of Goldstein HS on Google Maps. The caption: 'If anyone needs a public school in NYC to attack for whatever reason ... Lexus driving Israhell (sic) loving Zionisits (sic) all attend here.'
Critics note that the congresswoman, who has an audience of 9.4 million on Instagram, included Abdul among the 3,126 accounts she followed.
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