Sen. Ted Cruz criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for wearing a hijab to honor NYPD officer Didarul Islam's funeral. He made sarcastic remarks on social media, questioning her sincerity in wearing the headscarf. Hochul defended her actions, stating that respecting the family’s faith is what any decent leader would do. The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned Cruz's comments, demanding an apology. They highlighted his previous respect for Jewish customs, calling his words hypocritical and hateful towards the Muslim community.
Senator Ted Cruz's sarcastic comments about Governor Kathy Hochul wearing a hijab to honor a slain officer have drawn criticism for promoting anti-Muslim hate.
Governor Hochul defended her choice to wear a hijab to respect a grieving family's faith, standing against the attacks from Senator Cruz.
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