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Ocasio-Cortez Denounces Antisemitic Threats Against Brooklyn Students

8/11/2025

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign vehemently denounced the antisemitic threats made by Iman Abdul, 27, who was arrested for targeting a Brooklyn high school with Jewish students. Ocasio-Cortez's team clarified that Abdul had no affiliation with her campaign, calling his remarks shocking and firmly rejecting any form of violence.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign vehemently denounced the antisemitic threats made by Iman Abdul, 27, who was arrested for targeting a Brooklyn high school with Jewish students. Ocasio-Cortez's team clarified that Abdul had no affiliation with her campaign, calling his remarks shocking and firmly rejecting any form of violence.