A CNN’s panel discusses the censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) by House of Representatives members following disparaging comments about Israel. YouTube Tips ⓘ
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 234-188 to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., over her remarks related the Israel and the war in Israel and Gaza. Twenty two Democrats joined Republicans in voting to formally rebuke Tlaib for her comments.
Tlaib is accused of “promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel.” The censure is the second attempt to formally punish Tlaib over her comments about the war.
Rashida Tlaib is the only Palestinian American in Congress.
Censure in this case means to express severe disapproval of someone in a formal statement.
Rashida Tlaib Starts Crying While Speaking During the Debate on Censure Resolution for Her Anti-Semitism pic.twitter.com/nZuS8SmKX1
— Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 (@seanhannity) November 8, 2023
Ilhan Omar delivers a shrieking address to Congress to defend fellow Squad member and embattled Palestine First activist, Rashida Tlaib:
"Rashida will stand strong, and the Palestinian movement will continue for liberation until every single Palestinian has the right to live in… pic.twitter.com/C6odYWhdos
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 7, 2023
Resolution to censure Rashida Tlaib has passed the House: pic.twitter.com/pIo8X8Qnde
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) November 8, 2023
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) chokes up while condemning the resolution to censure her that the House is considering:
“Speaking up to save lives, Mr. Chair, no matter faith, no matter ethnicity, should not be controversial in this chamber.” pic.twitter.com/4ob7W6NZIB
— The Recount (@therecount) November 7, 2023
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