Alana Hadid
Role at the time: Designer and activist, commenting beneath Macklemore’s statement
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Alana Hadid thanked Macklemore for his statement and said those who removed him had given in to what she called Zionist pressure.
“Thank you for reframing this Ben it’s so important but I’m so disappointed that they caved to Zionist pressure @macklemore we are proud of you my brother.”
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Why we used this label
Relative to Macklemore’s speech and removal, Hadid supports him and condemns the decision to drop him. Her characterisation of the pressure is her own assertion and is contested by other speakers in this case.