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Governor Pillen Faces Backlash for Insulting Chinese Reporter

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WOWT

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Source: WOWT

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is facing criticism from journalists and the Asian American Journalists Association after he referred to a reporter from the Flatwater Free Press as "a Communist" in response to her investigative report on his hog farming business. The report raised questions about the environmental impact of his farms on drinking water. The governor's comments have been condemned for dismissing the journalist based on her country of origin rather than addressing the content of the report. The Flatwater Free Press and the Asian American Journalists Association have expressed support for the reporter and emphasized the importance of an independent and diverse press corps.

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Controversial Remarks by Pillen Spark Outrage over Chinese Journalist

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Omaha World-Herald

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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is facing criticism for attacking journalist Yanqi Xu's Chinese nationality after she reported on his hog farms having nitrate levels far above the legal drinking water limit. Pillen admitted to not reading the report and attempted to discredit it by targeting Xu's origin. The comments were deemed offensive, and Pillen has not responded to requests for comment. Xu, who has lived in the US since 2017, was praised for her journalistic skills, and many have called for Pillen to apologize for his racist remarks.

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