Democrats will always double down to protect “the Americans that they care most about.” Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan ignited a sharp political backlash after appearing in a hijab and offering an “As-salamu alaykum” greeting during a Christmas Day visit to a Minneapolis store serving the city’s Somali community—a gesture supporters framed as solidarity and critics derided as performative excess.
Remember, these are the same women who claim that Donald Trump wants to introduce the “Handmaid’s Tale” to the United States and dress up in character from the book and show.
In a video that circulated widely on social media, Flanagan praised Minnesota’s Somali population, estimated between 80,000 and 100,000 residents, calling the community “part of the fabric of the state of Minnesota.” She highlighted a 25-year friendship with Somali community leader Nimco Ahmed and urged Minnesotans to support Somali-owned businesses. Throughout the visit, the lieutenant governor wore Islamic modesty coverings as she spoke directly to community members. ---More...