This post was originally published on The American Spectator.
What do Democrats like Kathy Hochul, James Talarico, and Gavin Newsom have in common? All three are paying homage to Islam for political gain. (RELATED: Why Democratic Socialists of America Cannot Win in a Democratic America)
NY Governor Kathy Hochul is now wearing a hijab. pic.twitter.com/rMGi5i3ui9
— Jack (@jackunheard) August 30, 2026
At his church, with the cross of Jesus draped in a transgender pride flag behind him, James talarico delivers a sermon about a poem written by the Islamic mystic Hafiz. #TXsen pic.twitter.com/FNAHAOKkiV
— Lone Star Liberty PAC (@LoneStar_PAC) August 30, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to sign legislation recognizing two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as state holidays and allowing public schools to celebrate their significance.
There are over 12 million Catholics in California, yet schools have no… pic.twitter.com/m26QTq8V2P
— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) August 30, 2026
The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Lyrah Margo and Madelynn McLaughlin discuss Hochul wearing a hijab, Talarico’s quoting an Islamic mystic during a church sermon, and Newsom recognizing two Islamic holidays as state holidays. They explain the Left’s double standard between other religions and Christianity, and call out the Democrats’ political pandering. (READ MORE: Hasan Piker and the Democrats Who Embrace His Violent Rhetoric)
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