‘O’Reilly’ Video Fires Up Schatz

The Hawaii senator makes clear his opinion of the Fox News segment filmed in New York’s Chinatown.

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The video segment featured on “O’Reilly Factor” Tuesday night is drawing the ire of many Asian-American groups and others, who decry what they describe as racist portrayals of Chinese-Americans.

Brian Schatz is upset, too, sharing his views via a Twitter account:

Schatz, a Democratic U.S. senator, is running for re-election in Hawaii, one of the most ethnically diverse places in America.

Senator Brian Schatz speaks to attendees at the IUCN opening ceremonies held at the Neal Blaisdell Arena.
Sen. Brian Schatz highlighting the expansion of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument last month in Honolulu. Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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