The gunman reportedly wrote a manifesto that repeatedly cited the racist 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory that claims white Americans are being replaced by people of color.
in response to the ads.
House Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Elise Stefanik speaks during a town hall event hosted by House Republicans on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC.—warned of the dangers of mainstream politicians adopting such rhetoric."If there's anything that needs replacing in this country — and in the Republican party — it's the hateful rhetoric that Ms. Stefanik and far too many of her colleagues so shamelessly spew," it said.
Author Don Winslow was among those calling for Stefanik to face consequences following the Buffalo shooting, writing in a :"Hey New York - remember consequences? @EliseStefanik bought Facebook ads pushing 'great replacement theory' claiming white people are intentionally being replaced by migrants. "IMO, her words encouraged hate and division and the type of violence we witnessed in Buffalo today."bought Facebook ads pushing 'great replacement theory' claiming white people are intentionally being replaced by migrants.
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