"Her statements were completely removed from reality, and clearly informed by some of the worst hatred spread against Arabs, Muslims, and Palestinians in particular over the past decades."
"Gillibrand's comments echoed bigoted statements about Palestinians and the pro-Palestine movement, labeling Mamdani a danger solely based on his Muslim identity."
In a recent radio interview, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand launched an Islamophobic tirade against New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. She accused Mamdani, a Muslim, of posing a public safety threat based on mischaracterizations of his stance on phrases like "globalize the intifada." Gillibrand's remarks perpetuated long-standing stereotypes and were disconnected from the reality of Mamdani's actual record, which includes denouncing antisemitic violence. Her rhetoric highlights ongoing issues of racism and Islamophobia in political discourse, particularly concerning the representation of Muslim politicians.
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