共和党众议员布兰登·吉尔因将达拉斯部分地区比作巴基斯坦而遭到强烈反弹,这激化了伊斯兰恐惧症,并引发了关于移民和包容性言论的辩论。
Republican Congressman Brandon Gill faces backlash for comparing parts of Dallas to Pakistan, fueling Islamophobia and sparking debate over immigration and inclusive rhetoric.
德克萨斯州共和党国会议员布兰登·吉尔 (Brandon Gill) 在说道达拉斯的部分地区感觉"像巴基斯坦, 而不是达拉斯"后引发了强烈的反响,
Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Texas sparked backlash after saying parts of Dallas feel "like Pakistan, not Dallas," citing concerns about the "Islamisation" of the area due to rising mosques and Muslim presence.
在真实的美国之声和社交媒体上, 他宣称选民对社群变化感到惊恐, 并将他们与“伊斯兰大规模移民”联系起来, 尽管他没有提供数据支持这些主张。
Speaking on Real America’s Voice and social media, he claimed constituents are alarmed by changes in communities and linked them to "mass Islamic migration," though he provided no data to support the claims.
这些言论因宣扬仇视伊斯兰教和仇外心理而招致广泛的批评,批评者指出,印度裔立法者发表这种言论具有讽刺意味。
The remarks drew widespread criticism for promoting Islamophobia and xenophobia, with critics noting the irony of a lawmaker of Indian descent making such statements.
这一争议重新引发了全国关于移民、文化认同以及公职人员在促进包容性对话方面的责任的辩论。
The controversy has reignited national debates over immigration, cultural identity, and the responsibilities of public officials in fostering inclusive discourse.