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Fai, a Somali-born Washington County Commissioner running for chair on November 3, drew sharp online criticism for the rally display and speaking a foreign language. Critics called it disrespectful to national symbols and a sign of poor assimilation, noting the U.S. Flag Code advises against inverting the flag except in dire distress. Supporters highlight her nearly 30 years in Oregon, public health career, and history-making role as the county’s first Black, Muslim, and immigrant commissioner. Separate footage also showed her not placing a hand over her heart during the Pledge.