In a recent incident that sparked outrage, Stuart Seldowitz, a former advisor to ex-US President Barack Obama s National Security Council, has been arrested in New York City on charges related to the harassment of a street vendor. Videos capturing Seldowitz making Islamophobic remarks against a halal food cart worker circulated widely, prompting public condemnation. The incident took an unexpected turn as people rallied in support of the targeted vendor, queuing up to purchase food from his cart.