anti-Muslim rhetoric
Coverage of anti-Muslim rhetoric in the Nexus archive.
- 'Whitewashing Laura Loomer': AP interview sparks backlash on social media
The Associated Press faced backlash after publishing an interview with Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, during her visit to Ukraine. Critics accused the news agency of 'whitewashing' Loomer, arguing the interview downplayed her history of anti-Muslim rhetoric, racist remarks, and conspiracy theories by focusing on her comments about Ukraine.
- 'Whitewashing Laura Loomer': AP interview sparks backlash on social media
The Associated Press faces criticism for an interview with far-right activist Laura Loomer, with critics accusing the news agency of overlooking her history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and conspiracy theories. The backlash follows Loomer's recent visit to Ukraine and her stated shift in stance on Ukraine's political landscape.
- Frisco voters reject anti-Muslim, immigrant rhetoric as Vilhauer falls in mayoral race
Frisco voters rejected anti-Muslim and immigrant rhetoric in a mayoral race, leading to Vilhauer's defeat. The losing candidate had made derogatory remarks about Indians and labeled Islam as a terrorist ideology.
- Texas Senate runoff sees surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads
The 2024 Texas Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and attorney general Ken Paxton features anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads and legal disputes. Both candidates accuse each other of being too lenient or overly aggressive toward Texas Muslims, framing Islam as a political issue.