Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to backlash from Bruce Blakeman over hijab controversy
Hochul said the head covering was respectful, while Blakeman called it political pandering and other Republicans joined the criticism.
- Governor Kathy Hochul wore a hijab during a visit to a mosque in Queens, which sparked backlash from critics including President Donald Trump and Bruce Blakeman.
- Hochul defended her actions by stating she was a guest at a Muslim place of worship and refused to apologize for treating people of any faith with dignity.
- Iranian exile Sana Ebrahimi Ledene criticized Hochul for wearing a hijab, highlighting the oppression Iranian women face under Tehran's regime for refusing to wear it.
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NY Gov Hochul blasts Bruce Blakeman for ramping up ‘hijab Hochul’ attack: ‘Reprehensible’
The New York governor ignited a firestorm from conservatives after pictures emerged of her wearing a head scarf at a mosque last year, prompting Blakeman to label her “hijab Hochul” in a social media post.
The New York Governor said Donald Trump's attack reflected Islamophobic rhetoric.
Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to backlash from Bruce Blakeman over hijab controversy
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, are trading accusations after Blakeman criticized the governor for wearing a hijab during a visit to an Islamic cultural center.
United States President Donald Trump, Governor of the State of New York, Kathy Hochol, criticized her appearance of the veil during a visit to an Islamic centre, while responding to a rumb attack by denouncing the Islamophobic speech and hatred against Muslims.
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