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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Outrage as far-right agitator in brownface allowed to testify before lawmakers on immigration

A far-right agitator caused outrage by testifying before Idaho’s House Business Committee this week wearing an offensive brownface costume.

David Pettinger, 49, arrived to discuss a bill concerning unauthorized workers in the state and the prospect of introducing an E-Verify program while wearing brown makeup, sunglasses, a wig, a beard, and handcuffs dangling from his wrist.

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