Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota — one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress last fall — is accused of sending a string of “anti-Semitic” tweets regarding the Israeli lobby in the U.S.
Omar, a proponent of the BDS — Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions — movement aimed at putting economic and political pressure on Israel over its treatment of Palestinians, first tweeted Sunday night that money was driving U.S. politicians to defend Israel.
https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1094747501578633216
She then tweeted that AIPAC — The American Israeli Public Affairs Committee — was paying politicians to support Israel.
https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1094761790595088384
Omar, a Somalian refugee, came under fire from some Democrats.
Congresswoman Omar’s statements are deeply hurtful to Jews, including myself. pic.twitter.com/u3f2JHESFA
— Max Rose (@MaxRose4NY) February 11, 2019
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
AIPAC, a non-profit that does not donate directly to candidates but works to promote a staunchly pro-Israel message in Washington, D.C., responded to Omar, tweeting that it is “proud that we are engaged in the democratic process to strengthen the US-Israel relationship.”
“Our bipartisan efforts are reflective of American values and interests,” the group’s tweet continued. “We will not be deterred in any way by ill-informed and illegitimate attacks on this important work.”
Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, tweeted that she would reach out to Omar’s office on Monday to discuss “anti-Semitic tropes.” Omar tweeted that she would be happy to chat with Clinton.
Hi Melissa – I will reach out to her tomorrow. I also think we have to call out anti-Semitic language and tropes on all sides, particularly in our elected officials and particularly now.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 11, 2019
Hello Congresswoman! Completely agree. I will reach out to your office tomorrow. Looking forward to connecting about this thread and more, Chelsea
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 11, 2019
Omar, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was originally responding in her earliest tweet to criticism from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy over her prior comments regarding Israel. McCarthy and other Republicans have called on Democratic leadership to “take action” regarding Omar and fellow Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, another recently elected Muslim woman, over their criticism of Israel. McCarthy compared it to Republicans having taken action regarding the racist remarks made by Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa.
I DONT CARE……………..
Not a fan of her but it’s not anti-Semitic when you tell the truth…… just saying and how many in congress are dual citizens that are controlled by that same particular small middle east county
https://zoa.org/2019/02/10390488-zoa-remove-anti-semite-rep-ilhan-omar-d-mn-from-committee-assignments-vote-on-rep-zeldins-antisemitism-bill/
The truth is never “anti-semitic” and a few other points–one, Omar just might be a Semite; two, Ron Paul said the same thing about 20 years ago or so; three, James Trafficant said the same thing almost 20 years ago and that got him booted from Congress on likely false pretenses; four, Cynthia McKinney said the same thing around five years ago and that got her only one term. And Tlaib–I don’t like her, either, but still–likely definitely IS a Semite being Palestinian, and likely is exposing the same thing. So, call these folks “anti-semites,” you dumba$$ SoS coward Jews and Shabbos Goys…it won’t work anymore on more and more people, and if you all keep it up, it’ll eventually become a Badge of Honor. Because for sure, it won’t work on me!