Criticism of Sikh Prayer at Republican National Convention

Harmeet Dhillon, a Sikh Republican official, faced racist and bigoted insults from some Republicans after reciting a Sikh prayer at the Republican National Convention. Critics, including white nationalists and Christian fundamentalists, labeled her prayer as 'witchcraft' and 'blasphemy,' highlighting challenges in diversifying the GOP base. Despite online backlash, Dhillon felt warmly received by the Republican audience and defended her actions by stressing the universal nature of God. Various right-wing figures, such as Candace Owens and QAnon supporters, criticized Dhillon's prayer as 'anti-Christian,' while some Republicans supported her legal activism and representation at the event.