Two former staffers had previously alleged that Peltola repeatedly used the slur in 2024, including when discussing rap music produced by her son. Another claim involve an October 25 dinner honoring African American soldiers who built the Alaska-Canada Highway, which Peltola did not attend. While Federal Election Commission filings confirm the campaign spent $8,000 with Eventbrite for eight tables of $1,000 each, a staffer claimed the tables were mostly empty, leading Peltola to call the organizer a "scammer" and use the slur.
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Peltola Campaign Denies Racial Slur Allegations From Former Staffers
US Politics11 days ago
A fired aide and a right-wing blogger conspired to smear former Representative Mary Peltola through false reports of racial slurs, her political team stated in a response on October 10. The campaign labeled accusations that Peltola used the "n-word" as an "outright lie" driven by an unstable, disgruntled employee. The spokesperson added that the blogger publishing the claims is currently facing a defamation lawsuit.
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