Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took action against a Democratic lawmaker on Thursday, filing a motion to censure her for alleged actions related to an “insurrection.” The Georgia Republican targeted Rep. Rashida Tlaib, citing a series of statements made by the Michigan Democrat on social media. These statements expressed support for Palestinians and criticized the Israeli government, following a recent attack on Israel by Hamas militants, backed by Iran and Palestine, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 individuals.
Greene’s censure resolution accuses Tlaib of engaging in “antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and contributing to an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex.” This move by Greene was reported by NBC News.
“Tlaib led a pro-Hamas insurrection into the Capitol complex, has repeatedly displayed her antisemitic beliefs, and has shown her hatred for Israel,” Greene noted further.
The outlet added:
Greene has described a rally on Oct. 18 at the Capitol calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war as an insurrection. During the event, hundreds of demonstrators entered the Cannon House office building, causing U.S. Capitol Police to temporarily close access to the building. Capitol Police estimated that they arrested 300 protesters, including three people who were charged with assaulting a police officer.
A Capitol Police spokesperson said that, to the best of their knowledge, everyone went through security and entered the building the proper way. The public is welcome to visit the House and Senate offices, but magnetometers must first screen visitors.
Greene’s motion is considered a privileged resolution, which requires a vote within two legislative days as per House rules. However, the House is not scheduled to reconvene until the following Wednesday, so the vote is unlikely to occur until next week at the earliest.
BREAKING NEWS: I just introduced my resolution to censure Rashida Tlaib as privileged to force a House vote in two legislative days.
Tlaib led a pro-Hamas insurrection into the Capitol complex, has repeatedly displayed her anti-Semitic beliefs, and shown her hatred for Israel.… pic.twitter.com/R9nCVUSn2x
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) October 26, 2023
Based on information from an informed source, Tlaib, the sole member of Congress with Palestinian heritage, was not present at the tumultuous protest within the Capitol. However, she did speak to the demonstrators during a rally outside the Capitol.
In a statement Thursday, Tlaib called Greene’s resolution “deeply Islamophobic” and said it “attacks peaceful Jewish anti-war advocates.”
“I am proud to stand in solidarity with Jewish peace advocates calling for a ceasefire and an end to the violence. I will not be bullied, I will not be dehumanized, and I will not be silenced,” she said. “I will continue to call for a ceasefire, for the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid, for the release of hostages and those arbitrarily detained, and for every American to be brought home.”
“I will continue to work for a just and lasting peace that upholds the human rights and dignity of all people, and ensures that no person, no child has to suffer or live in fear of violence,” she added.
Numerous legislators from various political backgrounds have expressed disapproval of Tlaib and other progressive members of the self-termed “Squad” for their assertions that Israel was accountable for the strike on a Gaza hospital last week, resulting in numerous casualties.
“Israeli and U.S. officials have said intelligence indicates the blast was most likely caused by a misfired rocket from Palestinian Islamic Jihad that broke apart after the engine failed,” NBC News reported.
