Sharice Davids refuses to condemn antisemitism
July 18, 2023
Yesterday House Democrats signed a letter criticizing Rep. Jayapal’s antisemitic comments on Israel…
…But Sharice Davids’ name is noticeably missing from the letter.
“Sharice Davids’ silence is deafening. Her refusal to stand up to antisemitism is unfair to Kansas voters wondering where she really stands on this issue.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Delanie Bomar
Background:
- Ilhan Omar flexed her anti-Semitic bonafides last week, saying there is “no way in hell” she’ll attend the President of Israel’s speech to Congress next week. Then, seeing no consequences from Democratic leadership, Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib followed suit.
- After seeing other Democrats’ antisemitism go unchecked, on Saturday Jayapal said, “Israel is a racist state,” which received pushback from Republicans and Democrats alike.
- On Sunday, Jayapal tentatively walked back her antisemitic statements.