New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a self described feminist and "social justice Catholic", has raised eyebrows this week after appearing in a hijab at an Islamic Cultural School in the Bronx to make statements against "Islamophobia". The visit is part of a greater Democrat Party effort to strengthen political alliances with world immigrants and Islamic immigrants in particular.
NY Governor Kathy Hochul is now wearing a hijab. pic.twitter.com/tzd7VIRxoS
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 30, 2026
Hochul received immediate backlash and criticism from conservatives, pointing out the hypocrisy of a feminist pandering to migrants who, under Sharia Law, view women as property. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) mocked Hochul, saying liberals like her complain President Donald Trump is “turning America into the Handmaid’s Tale” - only to then cover their heads with a symbol of submission to Muslim "patriarchy."
Democrats: "Sexist Republicans are turning America into the Handmaid's Tale!"
— Brandon Gill (@realBrandonGill) August 30, 2026
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Hochul's virtue signal is not exactly a new thing among Democrat women, however. Hochul has worn the hijab in the past. Female politicians breaking out the hijab to rub elbows with Muslim advocacy groups are common these days.
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