Staff Reports
The Washington Democrat, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, in an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, shook things up with some strong words regarding President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Jayapal, who initially expressed support for the president, pivoted and suggested that his actions might alienate significant voter communities. She implied that such a misstep could spell trouble for the Democratic party in the upcoming 2024 election.
The congresswoman’s remarks reverberated with an air of concern as she highlighted the potential fallout among progressives and Muslim American voters due to Biden’s approach to the conflict. She stressed that the need for a balanced approach in addressing the crisis, all while ensuring the president’s success domestically and preserving the nation’s global reputation.
WATCH: Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal tries to downplay and defend Hamas’ rape & sexual violence against Israeli women.
Jayapal scolds Israel: "If they do not comply with international humanitarian law…"
CNN's Dana Bash was having none of it: "With respect, I was just asking… pic.twitter.com/oaEjs5qxaW
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) December 3, 2023
Jayapal condemned Hamas for its actions but went on to criticize Israel for its striking of Gaza, labeling it as a violation of international humanitarian law. In a somewhat perplexing move, Jayapal overlooked Hamas’s appalling actions, including the terrorist attack on Israelis and their use of sexual violence. This raised questions about her stance on defending women’s rights in the midst of these atrocities, especially concerning the silence on Hamas’s actions.
In a rather unexpected turn of events, a coalition of Muslim leaders from swing states announced an anti-Biden campaign called #AbandonBiden, with Rep. Rashida Tlaib serving as a vocal critic of the president, accusing him of being complicit in war crimes.
In summary, Jayapal’s striking comments and the emergence of a campaign against Biden indicate potential fissures within the Democratic party, especially among progressive and Muslim American voters. Time will tell how these developments could impact the political landscape leading up to the 2024 election.
