Independent presidential candidate Cornel West, alongside his running mate Melina Abdullah, has made headlines with their controversial stance on recent international events. In their first joint TV interview, West and Abdullah refused to condemn the actions of Hamas, specifically the October 7 attack on Israel. West described the attack as a 'counter-terrorist' response, a viewpoint that has sparked significant discussion. This stance appears to be part of their strategy to appeal to pro-Palestinian voters. Additionally, West's vice presidential pick has also stood by comments comparing police to the KKK during an appearance on CNN.
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Independent presidential candidate Cornel West refused to condemn Hamas for its Oct. 7 attack on Israel, calling the attacks a "counterterrorist response." MORE: https://t.co/iZZbO7kBgL https://t.co/DHKWUoEwdb
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West claimed the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel was a “counter-terrorist” response. | @brittybernstein https://t.co/dCRLmEvfcL
Cornel West and running mate Melina Abdullah refuse to condemn Hamas’ actions in first joint TV interview https://t.co/XH1c7YbpWy
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