Wilders Slams New Dutch Premier After Headscarf Controversy

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders publicly slammed Prime Minister Dick Schoof for not defending two ministers in his cabinet against accusations that they are racist.

Wilders’ criticism came after Migration Minister Marjolein Faber and Health Minister Fleur Agema made controversial comments about women wearing headscarves. Faber earlier told RTL Nieuws she was “not really into headscarves.” Both the ministers are from Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party.