Mehdi Hasan Quotes


It is worth noting that Steve King of Iowa is far from the only Republican member of Congress to offer cover to white nationalists.


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Hasan, Mehdi. "Steve King Isn't the Only Republican Covering for White Supremacists." The Intercept, 16 Jan. 2019.

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Mehdi Hasan
Mehdi Hasan
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  • Nationality: British, American
  • Profession: Journalist

Mehdi Raza Hasan is a British-American political journalist, broadcaster and author.