Saturday, June 25, 2022
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • CCPA
  • DMCA
News Two Daily News
  • Home
  • Headlines
  • US News
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Science
  • Health
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Headlines
  • US News
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Science
  • Health
No Result
View All Result
Morning News
No Result
View All Result
Home US News

Herschel Walker Senate campaign cancels fundraiser over swastika of syringes

  • Sponsored results for Herschel Walker Senate campaign cancels fundraiser over swastika of syringes

  •  
October 14, 2021
in US News
Herschel Walker Senate campaign cancels fundraiser over swastika of syringes


Georgia Republican US Senate hopeful Herschel Walker called off a Texas fundraiser Wednesday after an event organizer displayed a group of syringes arranged to form a swastika in her Twitter profile picture to protest vaccine mandates.

The fundraiser had been scheduled to take place Saturday at the suburban Dallas home of movie producer Bettina Sofia Viviano-Langlais.

“Herschel is a strong friend of Israel and the Jewish community and opposes hatred and bigotry of all forms,” campaign spokesperson Mallory Blount said. “Despite the fact that the apparent intent behind the graphic was to condemn government vaccine mandates, the symbol used is very offensive and does not reflect the values of Herschel Walker or his campaign.”

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which first noted the image, reported that the Walker campaign initially described it as “clearly an anti-mandatory vaccination graphic.”

OHIO SENATE CANDIDATE JD VANCE HAULS IN $1.75M DURING FIRST 3 MONTH OF HIS GOP

After the Journal-Constitution published its story, Viviano-Langlais’ profile picture was changed to a sign reading “God Bless Texas.”

“Herschel Walker defended a swastika,” Democratic Party of Georgia spokesman Dan Gotttlieb said in a statement, “and canceling a fundraiser does not change the fact that he failed to condemn a hateful, anti-Semitic symbol.”

The syringe swastika image has made appearances at protests against vaccine mandates in other parts of the United States and around the world. Earlier this year, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) apologized after she compared mask and vaccine mandates to anti-Jewish laws enforced by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.

“Those linking the atrocities committed by the Nazis to modern day public health policies must retract their shameless comparisons, take responsibility, and cease their exploitation of Jewish suffering as a political tactic,” Allison Padilla-Goodman, vice president of the southern division of the Anti-Defamation League, said in a statement. “We’re glad to see the fundraiser was canceled, and the behaviors of the host were denounced as offensive.”

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The fundraiser for Walker, who is hoping to challenge Democrat Raphael Warnock in next year’s general election, required a $500 donation to get in and $5,800 for a VIP private reception. The Walker campaign said Monday it had raised $3.7 million in the third quarter of this year.

Walker, a Heisman Trophy winner for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump — who encouraged him to get into the race earlier this year. Walker is facing three other Republicans in the primary, including Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black.

Click here to read more on the New York Post.



Read More News: Herschel Walker Senate campaign cancels fundraiser over swastika of syringes

Tags: CampaigncancelsfundraiserHerschelSenateswastikasyringesWalker

Related Posts

Tear gas used to disperse protestors outside Arizona Capitol building, officials say
US News

Tear gas used to disperse protestors outside Arizona Capitol building, officials say

June 25, 2022
‘Still a nightmare’: Surfside families mark one year since collapse
US News

‘Still a nightmare’: Surfside families mark one year since collapse

June 24, 2022
Afghanistan Live Updates: Need for Aid Is Critical After Devastating Earthquake
US News

Afghanistan Live Updates: Need for Aid Is Critical After Devastating Earthquake

June 23, 2022
Woman killed by lightning strike while walking dogs in Pico Rivera identified
US News

Woman killed by lightning strike while walking dogs in Pico Rivera identified

June 23, 2022
Plane carrying 126 crash lands at Miami International Airport – follow live
US News

Plane carrying 126 crash lands at Miami International Airport – follow live

June 22, 2022
Second known American killed fighting in Ukraine
US News

Second known American killed fighting in Ukraine

June 21, 2022

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trend Today

Peru President, Martín Vizcarra, Survives Impeachment Vote

Peru President, Martín Vizcarra, Survives Impeachment Vote

September 19, 2020
Suspect killed in shootout with officers in Midvale, 3 others arrested

Suspect killed in shootout with officers in Midvale, 3 others arrested

September 19, 2020
Presentation Pac-12 presidents and chancellors saw before postponing sports featured

Presentation Pac-12 presidents and chancellors saw before postponing sports featured

September 18, 2020
US to declare UN sanctions reimposed on Iran despite disagreement from allies

US to declare UN sanctions reimposed on Iran despite disagreement from allies

September 17, 2020
Hurricane Sally unleashes

Hurricane Sally unleashes

September 16, 2020

EDITOR'S PICK

Candace Parker and Steve Smith React To Kyrie Irving’s Comments On Absence

Candace Parker and Steve Smith React To Kyrie Irving’s Comments On Absence

January 20, 2021
Scientists successfully restore cells to youth, bring back sight in mice

Scientists successfully restore cells to youth, bring back sight in mice

December 3, 2020
Mariah Bell, ‘Ancient’ at 25, Wins U.S. Figure Skating Title and a Spot in Beijing

Mariah Bell, ‘Ancient’ at 25, Wins U.S. Figure Skating Title and a Spot in Beijing

January 8, 2022
Twitter ‘permanently suspends’ Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal account

Twitter ‘permanently suspends’ Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal account

January 2, 2022

Headlines

Reactions to U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

Reactions to U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

June 25, 2022
Live Updates: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Live Updates: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022
Stocks Close Higher After Fed Chairman Testifies

Stocks Close Higher After Fed Chairman Testifies

June 23, 2022
As Biden touts gas tax pause, even some of his own officials balk

As Biden touts gas tax pause, even some of his own officials balk

June 23, 2022

Sports

Bro! Austin Nola’s 1st hit off brother Aaron is a game-winner

Bro! Austin Nola’s 1st hit off brother Aaron is a game-winner

June 25, 2022
2022 NBA Draft trade tracker: Knicks send Kemba Walker to Pistons; 76ers acquire

2022 NBA Draft trade tracker: Knicks send Kemba Walker to Pistons; 76ers acquire

June 24, 2022
Cavaliers Acquire 49th Pick From Kings

Cavaliers Acquire 49th Pick From Kings

June 23, 2022
Westminster Dog Show 2022 Live Updates: It’s Time for Best in Show

Westminster Dog Show 2022 Live Updates: It’s Time for Best in Show

June 23, 2022

World

Oslo Pride canceled after deadly ‘terror’ shooting at gay bar in Norwegian capital

Oslo Pride canceled after deadly ‘terror’ shooting at gay bar in Norwegian capital

June 25, 2022
EU plans for life without Russian gas amid inflation spike

EU plans for life without Russian gas amid inflation spike

June 24, 2022
Live Updates: E.U. Leaders Give Ukraine Coveted Candidate Status

Live Updates: E.U. Leaders Give Ukraine Coveted Candidate Status

June 23, 2022
Ukraine may have endured its worst week since the fall of Mariupol

Ukraine may have endured its worst week since the fall of Mariupol

June 23, 2022
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • CCPA
  • DMCA

© 2020 Newstwo.net

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Headlines
  • US News
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Science
  • Health

© 2020 Newstwo.net

Get more stuff like this
in your inbox

Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox.

Thank you for subscribing.

Something went wrong.

We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously