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'Deport All Dot Heads': Jake Lang-Led Far-Right Activists Disrupt Seattle Diwali Celebrations With Racist Anti-Hindu Slogans, Spark Outrage | Video

Washington: Far-right activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle, carrying racist placards, an act that was swiftly condemned by US lawmakers and community leaders. HAPPENING NOW: Absolutely chaotic scene as conservative activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen storm a Diwali Hindu celebration at the Seattle Center Armory. They held signs that read, "Deport All Dot Heads" and…

'Deport All Dot Heads': Jake Lang-Led Far-Right Activists Disrupt Seattle Diwali Celebrations With Racist Anti-Hindu Slogans, Spark Outrage | Video

Far-right activists, led by Jake Lang, disrupted Diwali celebrations in Seattle with racist slogans, causing widespread outrage. Lang, who once attacked the US Capitol, led Thomas Allen as they carried signs reading "Deport All Dot Heads" and "Stop Hindu Replacement of Christians" during a Hindu festival at the Seattle Center Armory.

Videos of the event quickly spread on social media. Hindu-American leaders and lawmakers condemned the incident, with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi strongly denouncing the hate speech. The activists, associated with a group called "White Replacement," have a history of violent actions, including the 2021 Capitol breach.

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