The Democratic congresswoman, who is affiliated with the far left, criticized Linken's appointment as secretary of state and caused a stir • "Can say you are upset that he is a Jew"
Member of the House of Representatives Rashida Talib
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Rashida Talib, a member of the Democratic House of Representatives from the state of Michigan and one of the figures identified with the Progressive Party in the Democratic Party and an ardent supporter of the BDS, ignited a storm on Twitter last night (Monday) and was accused of anti-Semitism after criticizing Anthony Blinken The American.
After Bernie Sanders' campaign manager praised Biden's appointment as secretary of state and called it a "solid choice," House member Rashida Talib tweeted in response: "As long as he does not suppress my right to the first amendment to speak out against Netanyahu's racist and inhuman policies. The Palestinian people have equality and justice. "
As long as he does not suppress my First Amendment right to speak out against Netanyahu's racist and inhumane policies.
The Palestinian people deserve equality and justice.
https://t.co/SLhT3yYc4i
- Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) November 23, 2020
Talib's remarks, which have caused a stir, sparked a wave of criticism against her, claiming she said things against Blinkin's appointment just because he was Jewish.
CNN journalist and news presenter Jake Tapper tweeted against Talib, saying, "Why is the candidate for secretary of state in Linken making the congressional firm think he will try to suppress her view of Israel's prime minister?
He later deleted the tweet and continued to criticize it on Twitter.
Dov Hikind, founder of the "Americans Against Anti-Semitism" organization, attacked Talib's words and tweeted: "Biden places a Jew in his cabinet and what is Rashida's reaction ?!
'Damn, as long as the Jewish choice does not stop me from focusing my hatred on one country, Israel, then he is a good Jew!'
This is not the first amendment you are trying to defend, but your nasty hatred of Jews! "
Biden names a Jew to his cabinet
What’s Rashida’s response ?!
"Welp, as long as that Jewish pick does not stop me from focusing my hatred on one country, Israel, then he's a good Jew!"
It's not your 1A right you're trying to protect but your vile Jew-hatred!
That's ALL yours!
https://t.co/JegzY5ZCtm
- Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) November 23, 2020
The Republican Jewish coalition also reacted sharply to Talib's remarks and tweeted: "You can just say you are upset that he is Jewish."
You can just say you're worried because he's Jewish ... https://t.co/TdZL8BwrhB
- RJC (@RJC) November 23, 2020
As you may recall, yesterday the American media reported that President-elect Joe Biden will appoint Anthony Blinken, who served as his Middle East adviser, during the election campaign.
This is one of the most senior positions in the administration, and Linken is expected to have a major impact on Israel-US relations, the Iranian issue and relations with the Palestinians.
Israel hopes that it will be able to play a positive role in relations between the two countries.
Blinken, a 58-year-old American Jew, served as Biden's national security adviser while serving as vice president of the Obama administration.
