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Republican Karoline Leavitt Sparks Controversy With 'Hamas Terrorists' Remark

Leavitt's comments about Democrats have gone viral. Her critics say they're divisive and unfair.

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2025 October 17 . 10:04 AM

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Republican Karoline Leavitt Sparks Controversy With 'Hamas Terrorists' Remark

Republican Karoline Leavitt sparked controversy with her remarks about the Democratic Party's constituency. She claimed it consists of 'Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals'. Her comments drew comparisons to Hillary Clinton's 'basket of deplorables' remark and sparked a range of reactions on social media.

Leavitt, a Republican candidate for Congress in New York, made these comments in an interview with Fox News. She later reiterated her claim in a Twitter post. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, responded to Leavitt's comments, stating that most Republicans and Democrats are good people and that the White House is the source of divisive rhetoric. Leavitt's comments have since been widely discussed and criticized on social media, with some users drawing parallels to Clinton's 2016 remark.

Leavitt's comments have reignited debates about political rhetoric and perceptions of political parties. Her claims about the Democratic Party's constituency have been widely criticized, with some comparing them to Clinton's 'basket of deplorables' remark. The impact of such rhetoric on political discourse and voter perceptions remains to be seen.