Former Strategist Attends Khamenei Funeral | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

A former Democratic strategist turned Iran ally, Calla Walsh, stunned the world by attending Ali Khamenei’s funeral—calling him the greatest anti-imperialist leader—and praising his stance against the U.S. and Israel. Based in Lebanon, Walsh, with ties to Warren and Wu, has a controversial past including antisemitic vandalism charges. Her presence at the massive, emotionally charged ceremony—held as America celebrated its 250th Independence Day—highlighted a jarring global contrast: mourning a U.S. adversary while the U.S. marked its own historic milestone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…