Rep. Jayapal faces backlash after calling Israel a ‘racist state’
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Rep. Jayapal faces backlash after calling Israel a ‘racist state’
Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) came under fire over the weekend for antisemitic comments she made at the Netroots Nation conference in Chicago, Illinois Saturday.
Rep.
Jayapal addressed Pro-Palestinian activists who interrupted the panel discussion by emphasizing with their cause.
“I want you to know that we have been fighting to make it clear that Israel is a racist state, that the Palestinian people deserve self-determination and autonomy,” said Rep.
Jayapal.
After top House Democrats signed a statement condemning her comments, Rep.
Jayapal posted an apology to Twitter Sunday.