Niqab Stunt Sparks Election Debate | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

A conservative influencer dressed in a niqab staged a controversial stunt at Minnesota polling places, claiming he was exposing voter fraud by attempting to use the state’s vouching system—without being asked for his address or even having his face visible. Minnesota’s Secretary of State called the act “outrageous and totally unacceptable,” launching an investigation and emphasizing zero tolerance for disruptions. Higby insists he was doing journalism, arguing his actions revealed systemic flaws—and accused officials of using the probe as a “veiled threat.” The debate highlights tensions over…