Minhaj describes the incident as painful, noting this was the first time he witnessed the 'speed and velocity of the Internet', feeling disoriented by how quickly stories can escalate.
He confirmed that he had been in talks for The Daily Show, stating he was 'pretty much good to go', but after the New Yorker article, he received a call saying the job was no longer his.
After facing backlash, Minhaj released a twenty-one-minute video on YouTube to rebut the claims, presenting recorded evidence and explaining how he constructs his stories from actual experiences.
Critics argued Minhaj's misrepresentations made the world less safe for Muslims, leading to widespread discussions and reactions across major news outlets and social media.
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