House Republicans Introduce Resolution ‘Condemning and Censuring’ the ‘Squad’

Three House Republicans introduced a resolution “condemning and censuring” members of the “Squad.”

Reps. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), 👤Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) accused Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) of “defending terrorist organizations and inciting anti-Semitic attacks across the United States.”

They noted the four Democrats have referred to Israel as an “apartheid state.” The Republicans mentioned Omar’s latest comments on the United States and Israel, seemingly equating them to Hamas and the Taliban.

They also pointed out Tlaib has accused Israel’s government of “ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians.

“We cannot turn a blind eye to Members of Congress openly defending terrorist attacks by Hamas against our close ally Israel nor their dangerous rhetoric which has contributed to anti-Semitic attacks across the country,” Waltz said in a statement.

Banks argued the four Democrats “have repeatedly denigrated America and our closest ally,” adding, “Democrat leadership finally responded to their unhinged comments last week—with a press release. Actions speak louder than squishy words. Speaker Pelosi can let members vote on our resolution, or she can cover for the Hamas Caucus and their anti-Israel and anti-American rhetoric. We’ll see.”