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Rep. Pocan Faces Backlash for 'Racist' Labeling

6/27/2025

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Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) ignited controversy by labeling Stephen Miller a "Racist f**k" in response to Miller's immigration comments after Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary victory. Pocan stood firm, asserting his words were a necessary response to racism. However, critics, including former Trump officials, slammed his choice of language as antisemitic, demanding an apology.

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Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) ignited controversy by labeling Stephen Miller a "Racist f**k" in response to Miller's immigration comments after Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary victory. Pocan stood firm, asserting his words were a necessary response to racism. However, critics, including former Trump officials, slammed his choice of language as antisemitic, demanding an apology.