Tulsi Gabbard Accused of Spreading Fear with Claims About Paterson, NJ

Accusations Against Paterson, NJ

• 🎯 Tulsi Gabbard claimed during a Turning Point USA event that groups like the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) are working to implement Sharia law in the US.
• 📌 She specifically singled out Paterson, New Jersey, stating that city leaders are working to implement Islamic principles in their government and that the city is proud to call itself the "first Muslim city."

Pushback and Rejection of Claims

• 🗣️ Mayor Andre Seiya of Paterson rejected Gabbard's claims, inviting her to visit the city and apologize, emphasizing that Paterson welcomes everyone and is a better place because Muslims call it home.
• ⚠️ The executive director of New Jersey CAIR stated that Gabbard's remarks are inaccurate and put Muslim residents and mosques in Paterson at risk.
• 🇺🇸 New Jersey Democrats, including US Senator Corey Booker, criticized Gabbard's comments as dangerous, dishonest, cruel, and un-American attempts to sow fear and pit people against each other.

Call for Retraction

• 🔁 Both CAIR New Jersey and Paterson officials are calling for Gabbard to retract her statements and issue an apology.
• 🏛️ Gabbard's office, when reached for comment, referred back to the original speech.