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Geraldo Rivera's 'Indisputably White People' Comment Sparks CNN Panel Chaos
Geraldo Rivera suggested Michigan Sen. candidate Abdul El-Sayed should campaign with 'indisputably white people' to ease concerns, sparking backlash from CNN panelists.
In brief
Geraldo Rivera suggested Michigan Sen. candidate Abdul El-Sayed should campaign with 'indisputably white people' to ease concerns, sparking backlash from CNN panelists. Geraldo Rivera claimed El-Sayed should campaign with 'indisputably white people' to counter perceptions of radicalism, drawing criticism for implying…
Geraldo Rivera's Campaign Suggestion
Geraldo Rivera suggested Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed should campaign with 'indisputably white people' to ease concerns about his Muslim identity.
“indisputably white people”
El-Sayed's Election Status
El-Sayed leads Republican opponent Mike Rogers 48.1% to 45.5% according to Real Clear Politics but the election is weeks away.
“48.1% to 45.5%”
Rivera's Concerns About El-Sayed
Rivera claimed Michiganders fear El-Sayed is a radical Muslim person scaring Jewish people and others in Michigan.
“radical Muslim person”
Rivera's AOC Comparison
Rivera suggested El-Sayed should campaign more with white people than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, his favorite American politician.
“Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez”
Panelists' Reaction
Ashley Allison interjected that AOC is American, while Rivera claimed he's a proud Puerto Rican American, prompting Charles Blow to call his comment 'so offensive'.
“so offensive”
Blow's Rally Observation
Charles Blow stated El-Sayed's rallies were mostly white, contradicting Rivera's claim that he engages in no identity politics.
“rallies were mostly white”
Social Media Backlash
Social media users criticized Rivera for using 'indisputably white people' to describe El-Sayed, calling it racist and offensive to Muslim communities.
“so offensive”
At a glance
Geraldo Rivera claimed El-Sayed should campaign with 'indisputably white people' to counter perceptions of radicalism, drawing criticism for implying AOC isn't American due to her Hispanic heritage.
