Squad member Rashida Tlaib faces yet another congressional censure after delivering inflammatory remarks at a pro-Palestinian conference featuring radical anti-Israel activists and former prisoners.
Story Highlights
- Tlaib spoke at Detroit conference alongside activists with histories of antisemitic rhetoric
- GOP lawmakers introduced censure resolution accusing her of “celebrating terrorism”
- Conference featured former prisoners and controversial figures promoting Palestinian “resistance”
- This marks Tlaib’s second potential censure after 2023 reprimand for similar comments
Radical Conference Features Controversial Speakers
The second annual People’s Conference for Palestine in Detroit brought together a troubling collection of anti-Israel activists, former prisoners, and radical speakers. The August 29-31 event featured individuals with documented histories of antisemitic rhetoric and anti-American sentiment. Tlaib appeared alongside Chris Smalls, Huwaida Arraf, and Mahmoud Khalil, among others who have promoted Palestinian “liberation” narratives that many view as thinly veiled calls for Israel’s destruction.
Tlaib’s Inflammatory Rhetoric Crosses the Line
During her August 31 speech, Tlaib condemned both Democratic and Republican support for Israel, declaring that “Outside of the decaying halls of the empire in Washington, D.C., we are winning. They are scared.” Her remarks attacked American foreign policy and suggested that congressional colleagues were part of a failing “empire.” This rhetoric demonstrates a fundamental hostility toward American institutions and our democratic ally Israel, undermining the very body she serves in.
GOP Responds with Swift Censure Action
Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia led the Republican response by introducing a censure resolution on September 4. GOP lawmakers accused Tlaib of “celebrating terrorism” and conduct that is “beneath that of a civilized person, let alone a member of Congress.” The censure effort reflects growing frustration with Tlaib’s repeated inflammatory statements that endanger Jewish Americans and undermine bipartisan support for our closest Middle Eastern ally.
Pattern of Anti-American, Anti-Israel Extremism
This latest controversy continues Tlaib’s troubling pattern of radical activism that began when she entered Congress in 2018. She was previously censured in 2023 for using the antisemitic slogan “From the river to the sea,” widely interpreted as a call for Israel’s elimination. Her consistent attacks on American foreign policy and support for controversial Palestinian causes reveal an extremist agenda that prioritizes radical activism over responsible governance and puts partisan ideology above national interests.
Democrat Rashida Tlaib Facing Censure Threat over Remarks Made at Pro-Palestinian Conference – REMOVE TRAITORS LIKE TLAIB FROM OFFICE. https://t.co/aPFA4orrJQ
— Jon Holloway (@HX1MAN) September 4, 2025
The censure resolution now awaits House consideration, where it will test whether Congress will finally hold accountable members who consistently promote anti-American rhetoric and endanger Jewish communities through their inflammatory extremism.
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US Rep. Rashida Tlaib faces censure threat over pro-Palestinian conference remarks
