New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing fierce criticism after wearing a hijab during a visit to the Islamic Cultural Center of New York. Hochul said the gesture was meant to show respect for the Muslim community and its religious customs, but conservative commentators and Republican figures quickly turned the appearance into a political controversy. Show more Show less
'Bending knee to Islam': Gov. Hochul’s hijab sparks outrage in NY, two weeks before 9/11 anniversary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing fierce criticism after wearing a hijab during a visit to the Islamic Cultural Center of New York. Hochul said the gesture was meant to show respect for the Muslim community and its religious customs, but conservative commentators and Republican figures quickly turned the appearance into a political controversy.
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