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AOC Criticized for Arabic Errors on Campaign Flyers

The New York congresswoman faced backlash after her voter outreach materials contained significant Arabic translation mistakes.

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign flyers intended for Arabic-speaking voters contained disconnected and reversed text, leading to widespread criticism.
  • The flyers were part of a multilingual voter mobilization effort ahead of the upcoming presidential election, promoting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
  • Critics, including Arabic speakers and academics, described the errors as 'gibberish' and highlighted a lack of consultation with Arabic speakers.
  • Ocasio-Cortez, known for her pro-Palestinian stance, deleted the social media post featuring the flawed flyer after receiving negative feedback.
  • The incident has intensified scrutiny of Ocasio-Cortez's outreach efforts and her relationship with the Arab community.
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