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Far‑right activists led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and fellow agitator Thomas Allen disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle, carrying placards that called for the deportation of all “dot heads” and waving American flags. The incident was quickly condemned by United States lawmakers and community leaders, including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who described the display as hateful. The disruption was reported by several Indian news outlets.
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Washington: Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for the deportation of all “dot heads”, an act that was swiftly condemned by United States lawmakers and community leaders. Lang and fellow activist Thomas Allen waved the American…
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center · 3 outlets
WASHINGTON: Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for deporting all “dot heads”, an act that was swiftly condemned by US lawmakers and community leaders. Lang and fellow activist Thomas Allen waved the American flag and carried…
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Video: With anti-Hindu signs, far-right group disrupts Diwali event in Seattle