Andrew Yang apologizes for pro-Israel tweet after criticism from the left | New York Post

Democratic mayoral contender Andrew Yang backtracked on his support for Israel amid the latest battle in its ongoing conflict with Palestinian militants — after critics on the left, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, blasted his remarks.

Yang posted an apology on Twitter Wednesday following a discussion with longtime volunteers who were upset by an earlier post that said he stood with “the people of Israel who are coming under bombardment attacks, and condemn the Hamas terrorists.”

His first tweet, published Monday night, continued, “The people of NYC will always stand with our brothers and sisters in Israel who face down terrorism and persevere.”

On Wednesday, he backtracked, saying his volunteers “felt that my tweet was overly simplistic in my treatment of a conflict that has a long and complex history full of tragedies. And they felt it failed to acknowledge the pain and suffering on both sides.

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[josharmstrong]

Yang is generally a well intentioned, smart guy, but he is WEAK AF on foreign policy and in this case he was clearly pandering to the Jewish communities of NY. Dropped the ball AY, ya dropped the ball.

[Discomurf]

He didn't apologize tho... moreso clarified things - read the statement. Half baked media like the NYP is just as bad as woke mob. He's also not the only dem (or NY mayoral candidate) that voiced their support of Israel, but for some reason he's taking all the heat. Yang might not be the best choice for Middle East ambassador but he still has great ideas for NYC and is the best of the bunch running.

[nickman]

This is typical clickbait by the New York Post. If you actually read the tweet, you'd see Andrew didn't apologize for it.

Just clarifying this 🤷‍♂️

[juaquingomez]

Lost what little respect I had for him

[greg]

This guy would have "Both Sided" South Africa.

[americangirl]

Yang is in a tough spot. Being in NYC, he needs the Jewish vote. As we know most candidates for any office aren't concerned with right vs. wrong as much as they are about pandering to their voting base. Yang just hadn't counted on more leftists standing up. I'm no leftist but in this case I agree with them.

[oneall]

He didn't actually say the words 'I apologise'

[stblackpm]

Rule #1 in Politics: Never, Ever Apologize to the Woke

[Desantis-rkwu]

I forgot in politics you can’t have your own opinion....

[YouScareMe]

So if a country gets attacked they can't defend themselves and stop the threat?

[paulinetea]

He spoke his mind w a balanced response. What’s wrong? No one can speak honestly or give their opinion. Sad state

[tiredox]

He was better off not making comments about the conflict in the first place.

[mrsg.]

This dude is a joke he will say anything to please the crowd 🙄

[narcissisticcapitalist]

Apologizing for having an opinion, how American of him

[linbinnash]

Yet Adams posted same thing. Where is the fake outrage??

[mywrd]

“A life spent in making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” “Anyone who doesn't make mistakes isn't trying hard enough.” Mahatma Gandhi

[pn]

Yang can go stand with Israel... I'd rather have someone stand for America and for justice.

[AbedaArtist]

Apology not accepted you will not get my vote I’m voting for me

[sulli]

Asian gets bullied by anti sematic randoms through a light box and apologizes for having his own opinions. - the news story

[realkingkado]

he has every right to support who ever he wants even if you dont agree