Crime
Posted by Charlie Kirk Staff - 5.18.23

Two Members of "The Squad" Vote AGAINST Honoring Fallen Police

Two Members of "The Squad" Vote AGAINST Honoring Fallen Police

Crime
Posted by Charlie Kirk Staff - 5.18.23

In a not-so-surprising move, two members of the hyper-progressive leftist “Squad” were the only Democrats who voted against a resolution that aimed to memorialize police officers killed in the line of duty.

During a vote on Monday to recognize National Police Week, Representatives Rashida Tlaib of Detroit, Michigan and Cori Bush of Missouri stood as the two voices of dissent as the House floor weighed in on the pro-law enforcement resolution, Fox News reported.

The resolution, which received unanimous support from Republicans and nearly all Democrats, added an amendment to H.Res. 363 titled “Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.”

By passing the resolution, the House paid tribute to the 556 law enforcement officers who lost their lives while on duty, including 224 officers in 2022, as well as 332 officers from previous years whose stories were revisited during 2022. Additionally, the resolution emphasized the importance of providing police with the necessary resources and training to ensure community safety.

The amendment that drew opposition from the two Democratic representatives expressed unwavering support for law enforcement officers and extended condolences and solemn appreciation to the families of fallen officers. The resolution further declared that the House of Representatives should recognize and honor police officers and other law enforcement personnel, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as true heroes.

Shortly after the vote, Representative Troy Nehls of Texas took to Twitter, questioning why Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib opposed a straightforward resolution aimed at honoring law enforcement officers during National Police Week.

While members of the Squad, including Tlaib and Bush, have a history of expressing anti-police sentiments, it is worth noting that the other original Squad members, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Ayanna Pressley, all voted in favor of the resolution.

At the time of voting, Tlaib and Bush did not provide immediate reasons for their opposition. However, in a joint statement issued on Tuesday, they emphasized that community safety remains a top priority for them. They clarified that the Republican-introduced amendment should not be viewed as a measure of their support for the safety of first responders.

Tlaib and Bush argued that the resolution was not solely about expressing support for first responders’ safety, but rather an attempt by Republicans to advance a false narrative regarding their stance on law enforcement and to mislead the public.

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