American Muslims are praising New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s response to last week’s mosque massacre ― and pointing out how Ardern’s words and actions sharply contrast with the way President Donald Trump has responded to white supremacists in the past. Strong leadership: New Zealand Prime Minister @jacindaardern visits grieving Muslim families, wearing hijab as a sign of respect. Lucy Bennett/New Zealand Herald / ASSOCIATED PRESS New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, left, speaks to representatives of the Muslim community, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Canterbury Refugee Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand. Since becoming prime minister in 2017, Ardern has been celebrated as a progressive voice in international politics. DAVID LINTOTT via Getty Images New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a Post Cabinet media press conference at Parliament in Wellington on March 18, 2019.

Source: Huffington Post March 18, 2019 21:56 UTC