Who did al-Zaidi assault by throwing his shoe?
A foreign head of state
A prime minister
A military general
A journalist
Answer
In 2008, during a press conference in Baghdad, Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi gained international recognition by throwing his shoes at then-U.S. President George W. Bush. This act of protest was a symbolic gesture expressing al-Zaidi's strong opposition to the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq. The incident became a viral sensation, sparking debates about freedom of expression, cultural norms, and political dissent.
Stepping Into Al-Zaidi's Shoes: The Revolutionary Journey of an Iraqi Journalist
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