GOP House candidate criticized for selling ‘COVID-19 made in China’ mask

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A Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates who is running for Congress is facing backlash after his campaign sold 'COVID-19 made in China' masks. - NBCAsianAmerica

"China lied! They covered up their role in the spread of this health crisis. Stand up to China NOW by wearing one of our limited-edition face masks. Get yours now," one ad said.

Facebook did not respond to a request for comment. Facebook removed three of the ads in late May for violating a ban on advertising personal protective equipment that has since been lifted, according toAccording to an announcement by Stop AAPI Hate in July, over the span of three months there were over 800 discrimination and harassment incidents against Asian Americans in California.

showing how COVID-19 has enabled the spread of racism, xenophobia, national insecurity and fear of foreigners to cause a potential increase in hate crimes toward Asian Americans.of himself wearing a red"made in China" mask to Twitter. “I think the backlash is silly and motivated by politics. Saying 'made in China' or calling it the 'Chinese virus' is not racist, but simply identifying where the virus originated,” Cole said in an email. “First, China is a country not a race, and second China tried to hide information and lied about the virus and deserves to be called out because of their actions.

The letter added that “as someone who wants to become a U.S. Representative, Del. Freitas should spend more time on supporting policies that contain COVID-19 and keep Virginians financially afloat, secure in their homes, and able to seek medical attention as needed, and less time on distracting Virginians with divisive rhetoric.”

 

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NBCAsianAmerica This is low.

NBCAsianAmerica He’s a one trick pony and this is it. If this is the sum total of what you expect from your congressman then he’s your guy. So inept he failed to file his paperwork and had to run a write in campaign for house of delegates (with $500k from an out of state benefactor)

NBCAsianAmerica Whats wrong with that? California governor ordered and paid millions for masks from China. Hypocrisy unmasked

NBCAsianAmerica Yeah yeah yeah. We all know the virus started in China, and they have a LOT they have to answer for for the virus spreading to humans and becoming such a disastrous thing. BUT.... The whole reason it is in AMERICA is 100% TRUMP'S FAULT!!

NBCAsianAmerica SlickNick NickForVA is a Right Wing, Tea Party extremist. He's just put out a commercial making him seem like a common sense moderate. However, he is in the realDonaldTrump, Q'anon mold and his primary supporter is self proclaimed 'Defender of White History' AmandaChaseVA.

NBCAsianAmerica Also this

NBCAsianAmerica Looking forward to casting my VA07 vote for RepSpanberger please consider donating to her campaign here

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pjsykes NBCAsianAmerica Freitas’ constituents eat that up. He is a typical Virginia CONservative.

KaraAiello NBCAsianAmerica I bet he did this knowing he'd get backlash which is only free PR.

NBCAsianAmerica Rather surprised Trump hasnt got in on this!...

NBCAsianAmerica They’re so disgusting

NBCAsianAmerica It is made and cooked in China 🇨🇳

NBCAsianAmerica Typical GOP!

NBCAsianAmerica Why matters ? Everyone might just wear T shirt made in China at any moment too.

NBCAsianAmerica Another disgusting human being. ENOUGh is ENOUGH.

NBCAsianAmerica Wow this is surprising. Not 🙄

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NBCAsianAmerica Lmao

NBCAsianAmerica Backlash from the crybabies... praise from normal people.

NBCAsianAmerica Red is his favorite color

NBCAsianAmerica Though given that he is running on a republican ticket i would assume a lot of more of his constituents raged on the fact that he gave out masks as opposed to their country of origin

NBCAsianAmerica Keep putting thier foot in the wrong places

NBCAsianAmerica Well, it was made in China... so what’s your point?

NBCAsianAmerica Why is that controversial? COVID-19 came from China. That’s a fact.

NBCAsianAmerica California purchased 500 millions dollars worth from China.

NBCAsianAmerica This probably written by a second generation Asian immigrant who pissed away her parents hard earned money and dreams at a liberal college.

NBCAsianAmerica So, very wrong but so typical of the GOP. VoteDemocrat VoteForDecency VoteForJoeBiden

NBCAsianAmerica That is hilarious, he will win.

NBCAsianAmerica I bet he's also getting some cheers.

NBCAsianAmerica Where have all the smart ones gone long time passing.....🎶

NBCAsianAmerica What other options are there? Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos?

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