Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced a House resolution to censure fellow Representative Rashida Tlaib, a member of the “Squad” and a Democrat from Michigan. The resolution accuses Tlaib of engaging in “antisemitic activity” and “sympathizing with terrorist organizations.”
Greene’s resolution was presented the day after the House elected its new speaker, Louisiana Republican Representative Mike Johnson. It aims to compel a House vote on censuring Tlaib.
BREAKING NEWS: I just introduced my resolution to censure Rashida Tlaib as privileged to force a House vote in two legislative days.
Tlaib led a pro-Hamas insurrection into the Capitol complex, has repeatedly displayed her anti-Semitic beliefs, and shown her hatred for Israel.… pic.twitter.com/R9nCVUSn2x
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) October 26, 2023
In her announcement, Greene claimed that “Tlaib led a pro-Hamas insurrection into the Capitol complex, has repeatedly displayed her antisemitic beliefs, and shown her hatred for Israel.” She asserted that Tlaib must be held accountable and censured.
Greene read the resolution on the House floor while introducing the legislation.
“Jihad squad” member Rashida Tlaib screams at me, and then her staff after I confront her on her support for Hamas. Censure is a start but it isn’t enough! How have we gotten to a place in our country where we allow people to represent our government who are actively working… pic.twitter.com/OpUKYG5P0b
— Ben Bergquam – Real America’s Voice (RAV-TV) News (@BenBergquam) October 26, 2023
Tlaib responded with a press release characterizing Greene’s resolution as “unhinged” and “deeply Islamophobic.” Tlaib also expressed solidarity with Jewish peace advocates calling for a ceasefire and an end to violence.
“I will not be bullied, I will not be dehumanized, and I will not be silenced,” Tlaib declared. She vowed to continue her efforts for a just and lasting peace that respects human rights and dignity.
Rashida Tlaib is an anti-Semite, pro-Hamas, and led an insurrection into the Capitol complex.
Every member of Congress will be on record. Including every Democrat.
Will they condemn Rashida Tlaib’s hatred or support her sympathy for terrorists? pic.twitter.com/vRBjGlH3Hz
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) October 26, 2023
Greene criticized the Democratic Party for not holding Tlaib accountable and not reining her in, citing the need to address Tlaib’s recurrent behavior.
In the resolution, Greene referenced Tlaib’s participation in a pro-Palestinian protest on Capitol Hill where activists called for a ceasefire amid escalating tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tlaib blamed Israel for a hospital bombing in Gaza, despite intelligence agencies suggesting it resulted from a misfired Hamas rocket.
The resolution also pointed out Tlaib’s endorsement of a slogan used by Hamas and the Palestine Liberation Organization and her characterization of Israel as “an apartheid government.”
