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Islamophobic Graffiti Found at Walt Whitman High School

Friedson Jan 16, 2026
FromCouncilmember Andrew Friedson
Email“Councilmember Andrew Friedson Statement on Today's Islamophobic Hate at Walt Whitman High School”
ReceivedJan 16, 2026
Islamophobic graffiti appeared at Walt Whitman High School on January 16, 2026, prompting a response from Montgomery County Police and MCPS, who covered and cleaned up the graffiti. Councilmember Andrew Friedson condemned the incident and stated he was in contact with MCPD, MCPS, the Board of Education, Principal Gregory Miller, and Muslim community leaders.
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