Staff Reports
Representative John Carter, a strong supporter of Israel, faced a disgraceful attack on his district office in Georgetown, Texas. Early Monday morning, mischievous troublemakers splattered red paint on the door and left the provocative message “Free Gaza” written on the ground. Carter’s team, undeterred by the despicable act, quickly reported it to local authorities, estimating the damage to be $2,000. The culprits may have thought they could rattle Carter and his staff, but the congressman made it abundantly clear that they failed miserably.
Texas House Republican @JudgeCarter’s district office vandalized by ‘anti-Israel activists’ https://t.co/mihVg0JDSb https://t.co/mihVg0JDSb
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 23, 2024
In a bold statement, Carter condemned the “unhinged” activists and emphasized his unwavering support for Israel. He made it crystal clear that this was not an act of free speech, but a criminal offense. As a proud Texan, Carter asserted that these criminals will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. He expressed his gratitude to the Georgetown Police Department and the U.S. Capitol Police for swiftly responding to the incident.
This is not an isolated event. Members of Congress who stand with Israel have been targeted by similar acts of vandalism and faced aggressive protesters demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Representative Adam Smith and Senator Martin Heinrich, both Democrats, have had their offices vandalized with anti-Israel slogans. Whether it’s in Washington state or New York City, those who support Israel are being attacked for their principled stance.
