New York’s governor’s race just got heated as Republican Bruce Blakeman criticized Kathy Hochul for wearing a hijab during a Muslim community center visit—prompting a fiery response from Hochul, who called it a gesture of respect and accused Blakeman of trying to divide communities. The controversy escalated when Trump weighed in, tying it to congestion pricing, as both sides weaponize cultural symbols for political gain. The governor’s office stood by her, calling the headscarf a sign of courtesy to hosts—highlighting how quickly a simple gesture can ignite a campaign firestorm.
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