In a shocking turn of events, luxury real estate developer Mohamed Hadid, father of supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid, has been revealed to have engaged in a series of inflammatory and hateful communication with Congressman Ritchie Torres. Screenshots obtained by The Post show Hadid bombarding the progressive Democrat with racist and homophobic messages over the course of several months.
The feud between Hadid and Torres seemingly began after the Congressman expressed his outspoken defense of Israel following the Hamas’ massacre on October 7th. As Palestinian Americans, the Hadids have a personal connection to the conflict, and Mohamed is reported to be living in a $4.5 million “cottage” in Beverly Hills.
The screenshots reveal the extent of Hadid’s vitriol towards Torres. In one message, he calls the Congressman worse than the rats of New York’s sewage system and suggests he could work as a bouncer at a gay bar. Hadid even goes as far as making a racist comment about Torres’ appearance, saying he should dress as a KKK member to hide his “ugly gray colored face.” These messages are just a glimpse into Hadid’s long history of bigoted social media rants.
Torres, who made history in 2021 as the first openly gay African American and Hispanic member of Congress, refuses to be silenced or intimidated by Hadid’s hate. He acknowledges the tragic reality that people of color who support Israel are often subjected to racist invective, but he remains steadfast in his support for the Jewish state.
The Hadid sisters, Bella and Gigi, have also been vocal in their support for the Palestinian cause. Bella participated in protests on behalf of her brethren, and both sisters have shared their experiences and concerns surrounding the generational trauma of their Palestinian heritage. Gigi’s social media posts advocating for Palestinians have drawn criticism from the Israeli government.
While many national Democrats have struggled to address pro-Hamas rioting within their base, Torres stands out for his unwavering support for Israel. He refuses to let Hadid’s bigotry deter him from his principles and commitment to his constituents.
Hadid has remained silent in response to the revelations and has not returned messages seeking comment. The shocking nature of his hateful messages to Torres highlights the unfortunate reality that racism and homophobia persist even among prominent individuals. However, it is heartening to see Torres standing strong against such bigotry, refusing to be silenced and continuing to fight for what he believes in.
