Earlier today we told you about the anti-Semitic tweets from Muslim Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from Minnesota.
Well now it looks like more and more Democratic politicians are starting to call her out (h/t: FreeBeacon)
New York:
My support for Israel is based on shared values and US nat’l security, not money. I’m disappointed that @IlhanMN is again tweeting dangerous and hurtful tropes.
— Sean Patrick Maloney (@RepSeanMaloney) February 11, 2019
Rep. Omar’s tweet yesterday went too far. To suggest that pro-Israel support “Is all about the Benjamins,” and her follow up that she is referring to AIPAC, is not only inaccurate but conjures up the worst anti-Semitic stereotypes.
— Tom Suozzi (@RepTomSuozzi) February 11, 2019
AIPAC is a not-for-profit that promotes US - Israel relations and specifically does not make donations to political campaigns.
— Tom Suozzi (@RepTomSuozzi) February 11, 2019
My support for Israel is based upon our shared values, our national security interests, and the history of the region.
Florida:
There is no place in our country for anti-Semitic comments. I condemn them whatever the source. To suggest members of Congress are “bought off” to support Israel is offensive and wrong. https://t.co/vYBVkBOOxS
— Rep. Donna E. Shalala (@RepShalala) February 11, 2019
New Jersey:
For nearly two weeks, Rep. @IlhanMN has avoided meeting with me to discuss why anti-Semitic tropes like these are hurtful to so many Americans. There is absolutely no place for this rhetoric in Congress -- or anywhere. https://t.co/0arhEAVyXO
— Rep Josh Gottheimer (@RepJoshG) February 11, 2019
Arizona:
Our support for a secure Israel as a beacon of democracy must remain unwavering. Proud to speak at @AIPAC’s Phoenix dinner last night about strengthening and deepening this alliance. pic.twitter.com/784ZUO5Vfb
— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) February 11, 2019
So that makes five Democrats in the House. Only 230 more to go!
Where is Pelosi?
As I was finishing this post, Kevin McCarthy just tweeted out a statement promising that he will take action against Omar since House leadership remains silent on her anti-Semitism:
In the face of Democrats' abdication of leadership, Republicans will take action this week to ensure the House speaks out against anti-Semitic hatred. We stand with Israel and the Jewish people. My full statement ↓ pic.twitter.com/57zpjiMd51
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) February 11, 2019
UPDATE:
Pelosi and Democratic leadership have just put out a statement on Omar’s anti-Semitic slurs:
In our conversation today, Congresswoman Omar and I agreed that we must use this moment to move forward as we reject anti-Semitism in all forms. https://t.co/UpZA3DNgQs pic.twitter.com/1Z6rH65e3M
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) February 11, 2019
They are condemning her comments and calling on her to apologize for her statements.
Whether Congress will take official action I do not know, but I’d say probably not.