Congressional Progressive Caucus members are supporting Ilhan Omar in the censure resolution against her from Don Bacon.
, who is facing a censure resolution that accuses her of antisemitic remarks, with many calling the effort “Islamophobic.” and Whip Greg Casar released a statement in support of Omar on Wednesday, blasting the censure move as a “political stunt.”
“Throughout her service as Deputy Chair of the Progressive Caucus, Rep. Omar has brought invaluable leadership and continues to bring a vital perspective to the People’s House. We stand with her,” the progressive leaders continued.on Tuesday accusing Omar of “increasing antisemitism in our country” after she suggested that some Jewish students at Columbia University were “pro-genocide” during a visit to the campus, where her daughter is a student protester.
Bacon said in a statement announcing his resolution that the House needs to take a “strong stand” to condemn the Minnesota Democrat’s remarks and “those who continue to excuse her egregious behavior must stop.” She’s not the only Squad member to face a censure. Rep. Rashida Tlaib was censured six months ago over pro-Palestinian comments and use of the phrase “from the river to the sea,” referring to the land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River that includes Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. The phrase has been condemned by Jewish groups and Israel allies as being antisemitic and calling for the eradication of the Jewish state.who voted in favor of a $26.
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