NY Governor Hochul Wears Hijab Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul wore a hijab at a Muslim center on Friday. Critics called it hypocritical given her past comments on gender roles.
Nate FairSep 1, 20261 min read
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul wore a black hijab last Friday while addressing a crowd at an Islamic center in New York. Just days prior to the nation commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, this occurred. Video showed her speaking to Muslim religious and community leaders. The event drew sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.
Rep. Brandon Gill, a Republican from Texas, posted a photo of the moment on social media. “Democrats: ‘Sexist Republicans are turning America into the Handmaid’s Tale,” he wrote. Also Democrats:
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