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September 15, 2024

TenHaken speaks out, condemning Haitian hate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken posted on X recently condemning recent remarks made against Haitian people.

Mayor TenHaken said that he had been to Haiti many times, calling the Haitian people, “beautiful people who live in the harshest conditions and have a joyful spirit when their situation calls for anything but”.

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He went on to condemn the comments made on a national level, saying that they are not “dog eaters” and “savages”.

TenHaken continued in a comment to another user.

“I ‘align’ with no one. I align with my values. And I speak up (see above) when those values call me to,” TenHaken commented.