US EditionTed Cruz Criticizes Kathy Hochul for Wearing Headscarf at Slain Officer’s Funeral
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, AUG 3 – Governor Hochul wore a hijab and quoted the Quran at the funeral of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, prompting criticism from Senator Ted Cruz and calls for respect for religious customs.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul wore a headscarf to honor fallen NYPD officer Didarul Islam at his funeral.
- In response to Cruz's criticism, Hochul stated, 'Respecting a grieving family's faith is what leaders and anyone with basic decency would do.'
- Senator Ted Cruz faced backlash for his criticism, with social media users highlighting his past instance of wearing a yarmulke while campaigning in 2016.
- Thousands of police officers attended officer Didarul Islam's funeral, held at his mosque in the Bronx, commemorating his service and sacrifice in protecting others.
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New York Governor sparks outrage by quoting Quran in hijab at NYPD funeral
Her gesture, intended to show solidarity with Muslim communities, was seen by many as deeply inappropriate at a solemn event meant to honor a fallen police officer. Critics argued that her appearance politicized the ceremony and undermined the values and traditions of the department and the officer’s family. Opponents from both law enforcement and public circles have accused Hochul of pandering for political points rather than showing genuine re…
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