House Democrats Urge Rep. Omar to ‘Clarify’ Statement on US, Hamas, Israel
A group of House Democrats late Wednesday urged Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to make clear what she meant when she equated the United States and Israel to the terrorist group Hamas.
“Equating the United States and Israel to Hamas and the Taliban is as offensive as it is misguided. Ignoring the differences between democracies governed by the rule of law and contemptible organizations that engage in terrorism at best discredits one’s intended argument and at worst reflects deep-seated prejudice,” the group, including Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) said in a joint statement.