Outrage Erupts Over Halloween Parade Float Depicting Kamala Harris in Chains
A Halloween parade in Pennsylvania has sparked significant backlash after a float depicting Vice President Kamala Harris chained and being pulled by a vehicle with former President Trump was featured. Many local leaders and representatives have condemned the display as racist and offensive, with some calling it grotesque and reminiscent of simulated lynching. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department, involved in the parade, has issued an apology for the offensive portrayal, which has drawn widespread criticism both locally and beyond. Questions have been raised about how such a disturbing float received approval for the event, leading to further outrage and demands for accountability.
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