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President Trump raged against Robert De Niro after the Oscar winner spoke out against his State of the Union, calling for De Niro to be deported along with Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. The tirade came as the speech featured high-profile moments about Supreme Court attendance and Trump’s tariff policy, and amid polling showing his approval dipping ahead of the midterms.
President Donald Trump vented on Truth Social after Robert De Niro criticized him at a 'State of the Swamp' counter-event, calling Omar and Tlaib 'lunatics' who should be deported; De Niro said he felt betrayed by his country, urging a return to core values. Trump responded with insults toward De Niro and reiterated attacks on the Democratic lawmakers, illustrating the sharp exchanges that followed the counter-programming around Trump’s State of the Union address.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended Democrats' interruptions during President Trump's State of the Union, calling the protests restrained and appropriate and noting limited internal backlash; he highlighted heckling by Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, a sign-wielding incident by Al Green, and urged disciplined, defiant expression rather than unforced errors.
Police dismantled a tent encampment protesting Israel at Wayne State University, arresting 12 demonstrators. The action, supported by pro-Israel groups and criticized by pro-Palestinian activists, highlights deep divisions in Detroit over the Israel-Hamas conflict. Allegations of police misconduct, including the removal of a protester's hijab, have further fueled tensions. The university cited safety and operational concerns for the removal, while activists argue it was an attack on free speech.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticized President Biden as an "enabler" of genocide in Gaza at the People’s Conference for Palestine, an event linked to a terrorist group and funded by a CCP asset. The conference featured speakers with ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and was organized by The People's Forum, part of a network connected to CCP influence. Tlaib condemned Biden and Democratic colleagues for their stance on anti-Israel campus protests, while Rep. Mike Lawler called for her removal from Congress.
Lefty reps AOC and Rashida Tlaib criticized the arrest of Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, during Columbia University’s anti-Israel protest, calling it "appalling." Hirsi, a Barnard College junior, was among 108 protestors arrested and suspended after the NYPD cleared out the tent encampment. Ocasio-Cortez questioned the crackdown on Palestinian human rights protests, while Tlaib condemned the retaliation against students exercising their constitutional rights. The college administration warned students and began issuing suspensions for involvement in the protest.
A video surfaced showing U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg suggesting the use of nuclear weapons on Gaza, sparking outrage from fellow politicians and constituents. Walberg's spokesman claimed the comments were taken out of context, but the video showed his response to a constituent's question about humanitarian aid. Several Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib and State Sen. Darrin Camilleri, condemned the remarks and called for Walberg's resignation. The video has reignited the debate over the Israeli-Hamas conflict and the U.S.'s role in providing aid to Gaza.
In the Michigan Democratic primary, over 14% of voters cast "uncommitted" ballots as part of the "Listen to Michigan" campaign, organized by Layla Elabed with the backing of Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, to protest President Biden's support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza. The campaign aims to withhold support for Biden until Israel enacts a permanent cease-fire. The results highlight challenges for Biden in Michigan, a crucial battleground state with a significant Muslim-American and Arab-American population, and could impact his support in the general election.
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer urges voters not to withhold support for Joe Biden over his handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict, emphasizing that not voting for Biden would effectively support a second Trump term. Meanwhile, Democrat Rashida Tlaib encourages voters to choose "uncommitted" in Michigan's upcoming primary as a protest against the ongoing conflict. The group Listen to Michigan, backed by 30 elected officials, is advocating for a change in Biden's policy regarding the Gaza war, as Michigan remains a crucial swing state in the upcoming general election. Biden's aides have acknowledged missteps in the administration's response to the conflict and have sought to address concerns from leaders in Dearborn, a city with a significant Arab American population.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is urging Democrats in Michigan to vote "uncommitted" in the presidential primary as a protest against President Biden's support of Israel's attacks in Gaza, which has sparked condemnation from Arab American and Muslim communities. Tlaib argues that their voices are being neglected and unseen by the government, and calls for a stronger stance against wars and destruction. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and as Michigan is expected to be a battleground state in the upcoming election.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib is urging Michigan Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in the state's upcoming Democratic primary as a protest against President Joe Biden's support for Israel's war in the Gaza Strip. Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American in Congress, is joining forces with Arab American activists to send a message of opposition. The move aims to create a voting bloc and raise awareness about feeling neglected by the government. Biden, expected to win Michigan's primary, risks losing support from Arab American voters, which could impact the November general election. The White House has acknowledged "mistakes and missteps" in its response to the Gaza conflict and has apologized to Arab-American leaders in Michigan.
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib is urging Michigan residents to vote "uncommitted" in the state's presidential primary as a protest against President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Tlaib, a vocal critic of Biden's stance, believes that the administration has neglected the concerns of Arab Americans and Muslims in Michigan. She and other officials are demanding Biden's support for a ceasefire and are using the "uncommitted" vote as a means to amplify their message. This move reflects growing discontent within the Democratic Party over Biden's approach to the conflict and its potential impact on key voter groups in a crucial battleground state.
Rashida Tlaib urges progressives to vote uncommitted in Michigan's Democratic primary in protest of President Biden's support for Israel's war on Hamas, arguing that it will send a strong signal to the president. Tlaib's stance reflects the splintering of Democrats over the conflict, with a significant progressive base sympathizing with the Palestinians. President Biden, while affirming support for Israel, has sought to balance concerns about civilian casualties and the treatment of Palestinians, facing blowback from progressives. Michigan, with a large Arab population, is considered a key battleground state, and Tlaib's call adds to the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has urged Michigan Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in the state's presidential primary election, instead of supporting Joe Biden, citing her displeasure with the Biden administration's support for Israel amid its military strikes on Gaza. Tlaib's call is part of a campaign by Listen to Michigan, aiming to demand change and political power, with over 30 elected officials already pledging to vote "uncommitted." Tlaib's message has received mixed responses, with some supporting her stance on the issue of Gaza and others questioning her endorsement of the campaign.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib urged Michigan residents to vote "uncommitted" instead of for President Biden in the upcoming Democratic primary, citing the need to create a voting block against war and destruction. Tlaib, who has faced criticism for her stance on Israel, has raised significant funds amid the war in Gaza. Her call is seen as a challenge to President Biden to address progressive demands on Palestine or risk losing support from that faction of the Democratic Party in the upcoming election.