The comments of a far-left activist have raised eyebrows after she praised the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the "greatest anti-imperialist leader" of her lifetime in an Iranian state media interview.
The activist, who describes herself as a journalist, was previously a key figure in Massachusetts progressive campaigns, including Sen. Ed Markey's primary win over then-Rep. Joe Kennedy III in 2020.
She made the remarks in an interview aired by Iranian state media during the outlet's coverage of Khamenei's funeral, with an Iranian flag seen in the backdrop.
The activist's comments have been met with criticism, particularly given her previous work with progressive campaigns in the United States.
Public profiles have traced her political work through several Massachusetts campaigns, including a left-wing state House candidate and a Boston City Councilor's re-election campaign in 2021.
The activist has also been tied to Michelle Wu's Boston mayoral bid and has previously appeared in Fox News Digital reporting on far-left protest networks.
In the interview, she framed the recent conflict as a defeat for the United States, saying that the country has been "more humiliated than it has ever been before in its history" and has signed away huge concessions to Iran.
The comments have sparked debate about her views and the implications of her involvement with progressive campaigns in the United States.
No response was received from the activist or the high-profile Democrats she has worked or campaigned for in time for publication.
