Geico cancels event with Linda Sarsour after backlash from Jewish groups

Geico said it has uninvited Linda Sarsour, an accused antisemite, from speaking at an internal event about diversity after facing scrutiny for the choice.

The insurance giant announced on Thursday that it had canceled the event after Jewish groups denounced the decision to include Sarsour, a former co-chairwoman of the Women’s March who stepped down for her past remarks and relationship with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. She had previously been slated to speak at a Geico event celebrating Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month.