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Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) revealed that he was informed by the Margate Police Department about a potential assassination plot against him, leading to the arrest of a suspect near his Florida home. Moskowitz, who began his term in Congress in 2023, was notified of the threat the day before the election.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida reported that police informed him of a potential threat to his life, leading to the arrest of John Lapinski, who was found with firearms and a manifesto containing antisemitic rhetoric. The incident highlights concerns over the security of congressional members, especially Jewish lawmakers, amid rising political violence. Moskowitz, who was re-elected recently, emphasized the need for safety regardless of political differences. The investigation is ongoing, and the incident has been condemned by fellow lawmakers.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) as politically motivated and irrelevant, likening it to the "Harry Potter School of Magic" in a Fox News interview. He condemned the ICC for targeting Israel while ignoring China and Syria, despite none of these countries being under the court's jurisdiction. The ICC's recent move to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas officials has sparked bipartisan efforts in Congress to counteract the court, with President Biden also denouncing the ICC's actions. Neither the U.S. nor Israel recognizes the ICC's authority.
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed provocative amendments to the Ukraine aid bill, prompting Florida Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz to respond with his own satirical amendments. Experts criticized the use of legislative processes for such squabbling, with some calling it damaging to the House. The exchange between the two lawmakers reflects a trend of offering amendments for purely performative reasons, with historical examples cited. The quarrel spilled over from a previous hearing where Moskowitz called out Greene for her comments on Ukraine and Nazism, leading to a heated exchange between the two at the House Oversight hearing.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene with amendments, one naming her "Vladimir Putin’s Special Envoy to the United States Congress" and another renaming her office as the "Neville Chamberlain Room." Greene submitted amendments embracing false claims often championed by Putin and pro-Russia outlets, including directing the president to withdraw the U.S. from NATO. Moskowitz chastised Greene for her false claims about Nazism in Ukraine and urged her to stop using Nazis as propaganda.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz criticized former President Trump's remarks suggesting that Jewish people who vote for Democrats should have their heads examined, referencing Trump's past associations with individuals criticized for antisemitic rhetoric. Trump also repeated claims that President Biden has "abandoned" Israel, prompting criticism from the Biden administration. This is not the first time Trump has made such comments, and the Biden administration has previously condemned them as spreading false stereotypes.
Lawmakers Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Rep. James Comer engaged in a heated exchange after Comer referred to Moskowitz as "little Moskowitz jumping up and down" in an interview. The dispute arose when Comer suggested that Hunter Biden should testify in a closed-door deposition before speaking at an open hearing. Moskowitz responded on Twitter, questioning why Comer was afraid of him and Hunter testifying. This is not the first clash between the two lawmakers, as they previously argued about the Biden family's business dealings.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer insulted Rep. Jared Moskowitz during a Newsmax appearance, referring to him as "little Moskowitz." Moskowitz responded by sarcastically agreeing with the insult and questioning why Comer is afraid of him and Hunter Biden testifying publicly. Hunter Biden's attorney offered his client's willingness to testify in Joe Biden's impeachment inquiry, but Comer rejected the offer. House Republicans have sought private depositions instead of public testimony in their investigation, which centers on allegations of Joe Biden's involvement in his son's foreign business deals.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) became visibly angry during a committee hearing when Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) questioned Comer's family business arrangements, comparing them to corruption accusations against President Joe Biden. Comer called Moskowitz "financially illiterate" and insulted his appearance, saying he looked like a Smurf. The tense exchange occurred on a day that saw other instances of aggression among politicians at the Capitol. Comer has been critical of the impeachment inquiry and has accused Hunter Biden of using shell companies to funnel money to the Biden family.
GOP Chairman James Comer and Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz engaged in a heated exchange during a House Oversight Committee hearing. Moskowitz called out Comer over reports of his business dealings with his brother, while Comer denied the allegations. The argument escalated with personal insults and accusations of lying, with Comer telling Moskowitz that he looked like a "Smurf."
Rep. Jared Moskowitz mocked Rep. James Comer for his investigation into President Biden's family finances by recreating a video of Comer signing subpoenas and signing a prop "subpoena" for Comer himself. Moskowitz pointed out that Comer had also given his brother a $200,000 personal loan, similar to the loan President Biden made to his brother. The investigation has focused on allegations of illicit international business dealings, but no evidence has been found directly implicating the president. Moskowitz has been critical of Comer's impeachment inquiry efforts.
Democratic lawmaker Rep. Jared Moskowitz criticized White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for her "weak answer" on the rise of antisemitism in the US amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Jean-Pierre initially stated that she had not seen any "credible threats" but later clarified her comments, expressing concern about the rise in antisemitism. Moskowitz called for a stronger response, emphasizing the need to address both antisemitism and hatred against Muslim Americans. The Anti-Defamation League reported over 100 antisemitic incidents in the US since the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, and reported hate crime incidents in 2022 reached the highest number ever recorded.
Florida Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz predicts that the 2024 Republican presidential primary will be a "UFC-WWE fight" as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis preps to enter the race alongside former President Trump and other big GOP names. Moskowitz believes that DeSantis has been trying to hit Trump "with some kid gloves" ahead of his expected 2024 launch, but if he wants to take down Trump, he will have to play on his level. Other potential candidates include Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tim Scott.
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz and a Branch Davidian pastor have both commented on the correlation between former President Donald Trump's rally in Waco, Texas, and the 30-year anniversary of the federal government's siege on the Branch Davidian compound in 1993. Moskowitz said that Trump's choice of locale brought back "visions of David Koresh," while the pastor said Trump was "making a statement" by coming to Waco. A retired FBI expert on right-wing militant violence said Trump holding the rally in Waco sends a strong message to the extremists in his base.