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Rashida Tlaib faces backlash after Leo Terrell shares ‘Squad’ Rep's false Gaza hospital statements

Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib faced backlash after making disputed statements about Israel's actions in Gaza

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: This week, Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib made statements about Israel's actions in Gaza that have been disputed as false. These statements reportedly contributed to an incident where an angry crowd entered a building at the Capitol.

Tlaib has a long history of being a vocal critic of Israel, but her recent comments have attracted attention beyond the realm of policy.

Now, she faced criticism for the timing of her response to the conflict, particularly concerning the loss of Israeli lives, including children and the elderly. Criticism of her statements has come from members of both political parties.

Following this news, Leo Terrell took to X (formerly Twitter) to update more on this news. However, the internet did not hold back and blasted Tlaib on Terrell’s tweet.

Leo Terrell reports on Rashida Tlaib's criticism from both parties

Leo Terrell took to X and wrote, “Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib Faces Criticism From Both Parties – Have People Finally Had Enough of Her?”

His tweet featured an article from the official website titled, “Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib Faces Criticism From Both Parties – Have People Finally Had Enough of Her?”

In the article, according to Townhall reports, “Rashida Tlaib facing condemnation from all corners of Capitol Hill.”

Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, had called for Rep Rashida Tlaib to address her false claims even before her recent statements.

He discussed this as a matter of holding members accountable on Capitol Hill and compared the language in her post to false statements seen from groups like Hamas that aim to incite conflict and hatred in the region.

Tlaib published her comments on a specific platform on Tuesday, shortly after the blast occurred.

Senator Tillis emphasized that her statements were made "before we knew anything, before any of us could have possibly had a secure briefing, before we had gotten an assessment from the President of the United States, or any of our intelligence sources, before we could go down to the SCIF and understand any of the details.”

Also, Tillis added, “You’d think that had come from a member of Hamas,” before revealing the posterboard and pointing it to be from Tlaib.

The criticism of Tlaib for persisting with her discredited claims about the explosion at a Gaza hospital was not limited to Republicans alone.

As indicated in an ABC News article, several Democratic members have also raised objections to this false narrative. Among those specifically mentioned are Representatives Ritchie Torres and Josh Gottheimer.

Internet slams Rashida Tlaib for ranting false statements

After Leo Terrell tweeted on Rashida Tlaib facing condemnation from both parties, the internet also blasted the ‘Squad’ Rep.

One person wrote, “She is pure evil!!!” and another slammed Tlaib adding, “When will they admit that she is unfit to govern!? Oh, I forgot, neither are they! 🤔.”

Another person called out Tlaib, “She needs to be kicked out of the congress,” and one had a similar opinion, “Yes ship her out of this Country since she hates the US.”

One person simply said, “OMG Rashida Tlaib is a horror show,” and another wrote, “Yes and I would like to see her Abolished. The American People need to know they have power as well. We have the right to Alter or Abolish anyone who threatens the American people and the country.”