Democrats were outraged when Republicans ousted Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, citing “white supremacy” when the GOP made the move.
But Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of the Bronx and Queens rejected that notion, claiming the move amounted to “racism and incitement of violence against women of color.” Omar, one of two Muslim women in the House, was born in Somalia.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed the move amounted to “racism and incitement of violence against women of color.”“Republicans are waging a blatantly Islamophobic and racist attack on Congresswoman Omar…,” Rep. Cori Bush said.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib – another member of “The Squad” of nine far-left Democratic House members – appeared emotional as she spoke in support of Omar, telling her: “You belong on this committee.”
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