NPR’s radio host Diane Rehm went full McCarthy today when she accused Bernie Sanders of having a dual citizenship with Israel because she read it on some “list” on the internet. Because that’s how journalism is done, folks.
Watch below:
Here’s a transcript of the exchange from the Free Beacon:
“Senator, you have dual citizenship with Israel,” she said.
“Well, no, I do not have dual citizenship with Israel,” Sanders replied. “I’m an American. I don’t know where that question came from. I am an American citizen, and I have visited Israel on a couple of occasions. No, I’m an American citizen, period.”
Rehm apologized, but said she had seen a “list” that indicated Sanders was, and then she asked Sanders whether he knew if there were members of Congress who had dual citizenship themselves.
“I honestly don’t know, but I have read that on the Internet,” Sanders said. “You know, my dad came to this country from Poland at the age of 17 without a nickel in his pocket. He loved this country. I am, you know, I got offended a little bit by that comment, and I know it’s been on the Internet. I am obviously an American citizen and I do not have any dual citizenship.”
She shoulda started shouting, “I have a LIST here in my hand of congresspersons who have dual citizenships!!!”
The Free Beacon also points out that Rehm is an Arab-American, and has even gotten awards for being so, as noted on her biography page. Just a coincidence I’m sure!