East Michigan News

Today, Congressman John Moolenaar has cast his vote in favor of censuring Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). The decision came after a resolution was introduced by Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) and passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 234 to 188, with four members voting present.

The resolution, entitled "Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel," outlines the reasons behind the censure. Congressman Moolenaar expressed his support for the resolution, stating, "Today’s factual resolution details why Congresswoman Tlaib is deserving of censure. Her use of an anti-Semitic phrase that calls for eliminating Israel is wrong. Israel is America’s closest ally in the Middle East and no member of Congress should use words that call for it to be wiped off the map. It was also wrong for her to accuse Israel of genocide, when we know Israel works to protect innocent life, and it is the terrorists who use civilians as human shields."

The resolution highlights the historical and strategic importance of Israel as an ally to the United States and condemns Congresswoman Tlaib for spreading false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. It also criticizes her statements that defended the violent acts committed by Hamas as justified "resistance" and falsely attributed the attack to United States security aid provided to Israel, disregarding the fact that the Iron Dome system intercepted rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, saving lives.

Furthermore, the resolution points out Representative Tlaib's spreading of misinformation about the bombing of the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital on October 17, despite intelligence assessments confirming that Israel was not responsible for the incident. It also addresses a video published by Tlaib on social media on November 3, which includes the phrase "from the river to the sea." This phrase is widely recognized as a genocidal call to violence, advocating for the destruction of Israel and its replacement with a Palestinian state.

In conclusion, the resolution states that Representative Tlaib's conduct has been unbecoming of a member of the House of Representatives. It accuses her of repeatedly calling for the destruction of the state of Israel and promoting false narratives regarding a terrorist attack against civilian targets. As a result, the resolution calls for the censure of Representative Rashida Tlaib.

The censure of a member of Congress is a serious action that reflects the concerns and condemnation of their colleagues. It serves as a public reprimand for their behavior and statements. The vote by Congressman Moolenaar to censure Congresswoman Tlaib demonstrates his commitment to upholding the values of respect, accuracy, and accountability in the political arena.

To find out more, go to this link: https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-censure-tlaib