Published 09/18/2024 12:59:00 a.m.

GOP senator tells Arab American witness at hate crimes hearing to 'hide your head in a bag'

Louisiana Republican John Kennedy questioned Berry at a hate crimes hearing, asking if she supports Hamas, to which Berry replied “no” and redirected to domestic hate crime issues.
During the exchange, Kennedy told Berry, “You should hide your head in a bag,” causing audience groans, while she expressed disappointment in his remarks.
At the hearing's conclusion, Senator Durbin stated, “I regret some of the things that were said today,” acknowledging the concerning dialogue.

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The Independent

Republican yells at witness and falsely claims she supports Hamas

Louisiana’s John Kennedy repeatedly labels Arab-American a ‘Hamas’ supporter at hearing meant to address hate crimes

09/18/2024 3:03:54 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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The Hill

GOP senator insults Arab American witness at hate crimes hearing

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) told an Arab American witness that she should “hide [her] head in a bag” after repeatedly asking her if she supported Hamas and Hezbollah during a Tuesday congressional hearing. “You should hide your head in a bag,” Kennedy told Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute, who was…

09/17/2024 10:13:29 p.m.·Washington, United States

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The Straits Times

US senator accuses Muslim advocate of supporting extremism in hearing on hate

Mr John Kennedy's claims have drawn criticism from many rights groups. Read more at straitstimes.com.

09/17/2024 8:21:41 p.m.·Singapore

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Washington Examiner

GOP senator accuses Arab American witness of supporting Hamas: ‘You should hide your head in a bag’

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) and an Arab American witness got into a back-and-forth exchange Tuesday after Kennedy repeatedly accused her of sympathizing with Hamas and other terrorist groups. During the congressional hearing, Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute, repeatedly said she does not support Hamas or other terrorist organizations, such as... The post GOP senator accuses Arab American witness of supporting Hamas…

09/18/2024 4:20:30 p.m.·Washington, United States

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HuffPost

GOP Sen. John Kennedy To Arab American Witness: 'You Support Hamas, Don't You?’

"You should hide your head in a bag," the Louisiana Republican sniped at Maya Berry of the Arab American Institute, after baselessly accusing her of backing terrorists.

09/17/2024 6:45:01 p.m.·United States

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