Tommy Robinson march: Arizona congressman labelled a 'disgrace' after calling Muslim men 'scourge' in speech

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Arizona congressman has been accused of racism after he described Muslim men as a “scourge” on society at a Free Tommy Robinson rally in London. Republican Paul Gosar was heavily criticised after delivering a speech at Sunday’s protest, in which he accused “disgusting and depraved individuals” from Muslim immigrant communities of carrying out sexual abuse. “It is inexplicable for a sitting US congressman to speak at, let alone attend, a rally for someone responsible for spreading as much hate and bigotry as Tommy Robinson,” the group said in a statement. “If you find racism and white nationalism repulsive, then you should be equally repulsed by the idea of Paul Gosar representing our state in any capacity.” Senator Martín Quezada, a Democratic state senator from Phoenix, tweeted in support of Ms Salman, thanking her for speaking out against Mr Gosar’s views.