AOC mocked for pandering to Muslims by wearing hijab to mosque event
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism for wearing a hijab while speaking at an Eid al-Adha event in New York. She defended her choice as a respectful gesture in the context of the mosque. The incident sparked a debate about cultural appropriation and respect for religious customs.
- ▪Ocasio-Cortez wore a hijab while addressing a Muslim gathering in the Bronx for Eid al-Adha.
- ▪The congresswoman stated that wearing head coverings is a respectful move in the context of a mosque.
- ▪Critics on social media questioned the appropriateness of non-Muslims wearing religious garments.
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News AOC mocked for pandering to Muslims by wearing hijab to mosque event The New York congresswoman defended her choice to wear the traditional Muslim head covering while speaking to a holiday gathering as the 'respectful move.' New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), rightAndres Kudacki/Getty Images CalvinFreiburger 0 Calvin Freiburger Comments 0 Fri May 29, 2026 - 2:36 pm EDT NEW YORK (LifeSiteNews) – Far-left Democrat U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York drew scrutiny for donning a Muslim hijab while addressing a recent Islamic gathering in the Big Apple. May 27 marked the beginning of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, which lasts until May 30.
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