Republican Representative Mary Miller faced widespread backlash for a deleted X post criticizing a Sikh Granthi, Giani Singh, for leading the US House morning prayer. Miller, who initially misidentified Singh as Muslim, stated it was 'deeply troubling' and that 'America was founded as a Christian nation.' Her comments drew condemnation from Democratic and Republican colleagues, as well as Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu American organizations, for being ignorant, hateful, and un-American, highlighting issues of religious freedom and xenophobia.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Republican Representative Mary Miller faced widespread backlash for a deleted X post criticizing a Sikh Granthi, Giani Singh, for leading the US House morning prayer. Miller, who initially misidentified Singh as Muslim, stated it was 'deeply troubling' and that 'America was founded as a Christian nation.' Her comments drew condemnation from Democratic and Republican colleagues, as well as Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu American organizations, for being ignorant, hateful, and un-American, highlighting issues of religious freedom and xenophobia.
Trending- 1 Friday (June 6, 2025): Giani Singh conducted the morning prayer in the US House.
- 2 Friday (June 6, 2025): Mary Miller published (then deleted) her post on X.
- 3 Friday (June 6, 2025): Backlash and condemnation from various politicians and organizations ensued.
- Widespread outrage and condemnation against Rep. Miller
- Highlights issues of religious freedom, xenophobia, and intolerance in U.S. politics
- Calls for Miller to apologize
What: Republican Representative Mary Miller criticized and then deleted a social media post disparaging a Sikh Granthi, Giani Singh, for leading the US House morning prayer.
When: Friday (June 6, 2025) for Miller's post and the ensuing backlash.
Where: US House of Representatives, Washington D.C.
Why: Miller believes America was founded as a Christian nation and that someone of a non-Christian faith should not lead prayer in the House.
How: Miller published (and then deleted) a post on X; other politicians and organizations responded with condemnation.