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The recent congressional address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked controversy when Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib held up a sign labeling him a “War Criminal,” an act that faced significant backlash from conservative figures who deemed it disgraceful.
Concurrently, pro-Palestinian protests in Washington, D.C., featured vandalism and displays of support for Hamas, leading to criticisms of rising anti-Semitism within the Democratic Party.
Prominent conservatives, including Senator Thom Tillis and commentator Tom Fitton, condemned Tlaib’s actions and the perceived endorsement of terrorism by some protesters.
“Outside Union Station in DC now. Lots of vandalism of the statues and Freedom Bell, including big praise for Hamas,” conservative commentator Katie Pavlich wrote.
“Rashida Tlaib continues to be an absolute disgrace,” Sen. Thom Tillis wrote.
“Breaking: Terrorist supporter sits in Congress,” Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch wrote.
Elon Musk and others echoed concerns about the increasing open anti-Semitism among certain Democratic lawmakers.
“People who have been lifelong Democrats refuse to accept the clear reality that the Democratic Party is rapidly become openly antisemitic. This trend is accelerating, not slowing down. Knock, knock. Hello, Captain Obvious here!” X owner Elon Musk wrote.
“The open antisemitism from lawmakers in the Democrat Party, especially people like AOC, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib is disgraceful,” prominent conservative Paul A. Szypula wrote.