Gov. Kathy Hochul’s order to light One
World Trade Center green for Muslim American
Heritage Month sparks controversy
Posted By: ConservativeYankee, 1/3/2026 7:52:00 AM
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sparked outrage Friday after ordering that 16 state landmarks – including Manhattan’s One World Trade Center – be illuminated in green to celebrate “the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans.” Hochul’s decision to light up the skyscraper erected on the site where the Twin Towers were knocked down by terrorists during the 9/11 attacks was decried as “tone deaf” and “disgusting” by several social media users. “The twin towers were unable to be lit green tonight,” Queens Republican Councilwoman Vickie Paladino wrote on X. “It’s disgusting that the Freedom Tower – which stands at the World Trade Center site
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go home ‘to the country they love’
now that Maduro is gone 2 replies
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The clarification came after an online post by Leading Report claimed that Venezuelans could apply to become refugees in the US, citing remarks attributed to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. DHS publicly rejected that characterization, calling it inaccurate.
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Head To Auction Ahead Of America’s 250th Anniversary 20 replies
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