How did the world react to al-Zaidi's act of protest?
Mixed emotions
Universal condemnation
Complete support
Indifference
Answer
The world's reaction to Muntadhar al-Zaidi's shoe-throwing incident during a press conference with then-U.S. President George W. Bush in 2008 was mixed. Some praised al-Zaidi as a hero for expressing the anger and frustration felt by many Iraqis towards the U.S.-led invasion and occupation of their country. Others condemned his actions as disrespectful and counterproductive.
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