Cori Bush Criticized for Comparing Herself to Rosa Parks

Rep. Cori Bush, a member of the "Squad," faced backlash for invoking the memory of civil rights icon Rosa Parks in a tweet. Many criticized Bush for comparing contemporary America to the America of the 1950s and questioned what rights she lacked. Some argued that Bush should focus on addressing present-day issues for all her constituents. The comments sparked a debate online, with users dismissing her remarks as "quality gibberish" and asserting that she is not comparable to Rosa Parks.