Congress Faces Backlash Over GOP Rep. Mary Miller's Comments on Sikh Prayer
Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller faced backlash after criticizing a Sikh prayer in the US House, initially misidentifying the prayer leader's faith and expressing opposition based on her belief that America was founded as a Christian nation. Her comments sparked widespread condemnation from Democrats, advocacy groups, and the Sikh community, emphasizing the importance of religious tolerance and condemning her remarks as racist and xenophobic.