Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins appeared on ‘FOX & Friends First’ to discuss the recent anti-Israel rally near the DNC headquarters and new polling data that shows Trump leading the GOP nomination by a significant 48-point margin. The rally, which turned violent, targeted the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and was not condemned by members of Congress belonging to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Representatives Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Greg Casar, and Cori Bush, all belonging to the DSA, have failed to address the violence or release any public statements regarding the incident. This lack of response has raised concerns about their stance on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
During the protest, pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) near the DNC headquarters building in Washington, D.C. The clash resulted in injuries to both police officers and protesters, leading to the evacuation of several Democratic members of Congress and candidates attending a reception inside the building at the time. Six officers were reported injured, with injuries ranging from minor cuts and pepper spray burns to punches from protesters.
Democratic representatives who were present during the protest expressed their distress over the violence. Rep. Debbie Dingell stated that the incident had a more significant impact on her than the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Rep. Brad Sherman also voiced his concerns, noting that many anti-Israel protesters were being “duped” into supporting Hamas terrorism.
This lack of condemnation from Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez, Casar, and Bush follows criticism of the DSA’s response to the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,300 Israelis, including children. Maurice Isserman, a founding member of the DSA, publicly criticized the organization’s response and announced his departure from the group. Another Democratic representative, Shri Thanedar, renounced his DSA membership over the organization’s support of a “hate-filled and antisemitic” rally in New York City following the Hamas attack.
The silence from these Democratic representatives raises questions about their stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict and their commitment to condemning terrorism in all forms. It also highlights a divide within the Democratic Party regarding its response to international conflicts and support for Israel.
In conclusion, the recent violent anti-Israel protest at the DNC headquarters has garnered attention due to the silence of Democratic representatives affiliated with the DSA. The clash between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and the USCP resulted in injuries and the evacuation of Democratic members of Congress. This incident raises concerns about the Democratic Party’s stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict and their commitment to condemning violence and terrorism.
