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Booker and Gabbard Clash Over Islam Remarks at AmericaFest

12/26/2025

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Senator Cory Booker and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard clashed over Gabbard's Paterson remarks at AmericaFest.
Gabbard claimed Islamist ideology threatens American freedom and accused Paterson of pursuing Sharia law.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and CAIR's New Jersey director refuted the claims and highlighted Muslims' contributions.
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent defended Gabbard and criticized Biden administration national security policies.

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Senator Cory Booker and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard clashed over Gabbard's Paterson remarks at AmericaFest.
Gabbard claimed Islamist ideology threatens American freedom and accused Paterson of pursuing Sharia law.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and CAIR's New Jersey director refuted the claims and highlighted Muslims' contributions.
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent defended Gabbard and criticized Biden administration national security policies.