U.S. Politics
His comments evoked immediate opposition from Jewish and pro-Israel groups; the Republican Jewish Coalition defended the president.
The president also questioned how Jewish voters could support the Democratic Party knowing the anti-Israel bias among certain members.
Debuting in 1982 and airing for 34 years until host John McLaughlin’s death in August 2016, the show was known to pioneer the political panels so common now on television.
Members of Congress and the State Department have been calling for Kevin Moley’s resignation.
In a now deleted tweet, Lieu said: “Dear @USAmbIsrael: You are an American. Your allegiance should be to America, not to a foreign power.”
“The world is constantly changing. Look at Lebanon. Look at Syria. Things are always in flux in these areas, so how can we choose a solution now without knowing what’s going to happen in a few years?” posed House of Representatives Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas apparently backed out of a meeting with the 31-member Republican delegation at the last minute, sending other officials in his stead.
Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), told JNS that she “didn’t walk away from the meeting with Abbas feeling particularly optimistic about an openness” to working with the White House and legislators in support of a two-state solution.
Republican, Democratic delegation leaders say reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is upset Israel won’t bar visit by boycott-supporting “Squad” is “fake news.”
A total of 41 House Democrats and 31 House Republicans are visiting Israel this summer to demonstrate their solidarity with the Jewish state.
Led by longtime Israel ally and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the 41-member delegation will tour the country, meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
This line was omitted: “Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.”
