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Andy Kim Faces Racist Accusations Over Tie in Senate Debate

New Jersey GOP candidate Curtis Bashaw condemns Trump delegate Mike Crispi's claims of Kim's alleged North Korean ties.

  • Andy Kim, running for U.S. Senate, was accused by Mike Crispi of wearing a tie resembling the North Korean flag during a debate.
  • Kim denounced Crispi's comments as 'disgusting' and 'xenophobic,' highlighting the racist undertones against Asian American candidates.
  • Curtis Bashaw, Kim's Republican opponent, condemned Crispi's accusations, calling them baseless and a form of stereotyping.
  • Kim shared experiences of anti-Asian attacks faced by himself and other Asian American candidates in the current election cycle.
  • Kim aims to become the first Korean American U.S. Senator from the East Coast, advocating for a future without racial prejudice in politics.
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