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Conservative activist poses as Muslim voter at Minnesota polling station
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A conservative online personality wore a black veil and entered a Minneapolis polling station during Minnesota's August primary, accompanied by another man in traditional Muslim clothing who spoke in an exaggerated accent, according to Dawn. A hidden camera recorded the encounter. The veiled man was identified as Cam Higby, a conservative online personality.
The incident occurred as Arab and Muslim voters have increasingly mobilized against far-right political candidates and policies. The encounter highlights tensions between conservative activists and Muslim communities during the election cycle.
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