Congress

Peter King Pioneered the Persecution of American Muslims

IS THIS YOUR KING?

The Long Island Republican put millions of his fellow Americans under collective suspicion for terrorism. He’s leaving Congress. But he won.

Spencer Ackerman
Spencer Ackerman 

Contributing Editor

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