Ilhan Omar responds after Republicans oust her from foreign affairs panel

Republicans have ousted Democrat Ilhan Omar from her post in the House Foreign Affairs Committee over her past comments about Israel.

At issue were accusations against Omar that she has made antisemitic statements in the past while criticising Israeli policy. The Republicans said removing her from the foreign affairs committee sent a strong message against antisemitism.

However, the Democrats and Ilhan Omar said the move was revenge after two Republicans were ousted from committees in 2020 when Democrats held a House majority.

Just prior to the vote, Omar gave an impassioned speech that lasted more than five minutes, promising that she would not be silenced. She also said that she came to Congress to be a voice for families who are displaced in refugee camps and those seeking justice around the world.

Here’s a snippet of her speech.

What do you think of the vote to remove her from the foreign affairs committee?

🎥: Alexander Durie

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