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AOC faces criticism over wearing hijab at Eid event

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore a hijab while speaking at a Muslim Eid al-Adha event in the Bronx, alongside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who wore traditional Islamic clothing.
  • Critics argued that Ocasio-Cortez’s wearing of a hijab was hypocritical given her radical feminist views and the male-dominated nature of the audience.
  • Ocasio-Cortez emphasized community solidarity and extended Eid greetings to those observing the celebration.
  • The event and Ocasio-Cortez’s participation sparked broader discussions on political symbolism and cultural traditions embraced by various Democratic politicians.
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