Staff Reports
On Memorial Day, two congresswomen, Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush, made posts that confused the holiday with Veterans Day. This mistake upset many people, who pointed it out on social media. They quickly deleted the posts but faced criticism for not understanding the true meaning of Memorial Day. Some people even accused them of disrespecting the country that saved them. There was no explanation for the mistake, though it’s possible that a staff member wrote the posts.
Other members of the “Squad,” like Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, did not mention Memorial Day at all. Instead, Tlaib focused on condemning Israel’s actions in Rafah, a move that received criticism. Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez shared pictures from an event she attended in honor of Memorial Day.
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Overall, the confusion surrounding Memorial Day posts from these congresswomen upset many people. Some saw it as disrespectful to those who sacrificed their lives for the country. The political angles taken in the posts didn’t sit well with everyone either, leading to a lot of online criticism.
