Controversial History of Melina Abdullah, Running Mate of Cornel West
Long-shot presidential candidate Cornel West announces running mate, Melina Abdullah, a professor and co-founder of Black Lives Matter's Los Angeles chapter. Abdullah has a controversial history including being forcibly removed from a mayoral debate, suing an executive at Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, praising Minister Louis Farrakhan, advocating to defund the police, and being a victim of a 'swatting' incident.
Key Points
- Forcibly removed from a debate at California State University LA
- Sued an executive at Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation
- Praised Minister Louis Farrakhan
- Advocates defunding the police
- Victim of a 'swatting' incident in 2020
Cons
- Forcibly removed from a mayoral debate
- Sued an executive at Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation
- Praised Minister Louis Farrakhan despite his controversial statements
- Advocates to defund the police
- Victim of a 'swatting' incident