Randy Fine, a Republican from Florida, labeled Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar a terrorist, igniting a backlash from Rep. Jamie Raskin. Following Fine's controversial remarks, Raskin condemned the language used to describe colleagues in Congress. He emphasized the seriousness of the rhetoric, especially in the wake of recent threats against Minnesota Democrats. These threats include violence from a right-wing extremist who attacked two Democratic state lawmakers. Raskin called for an apology, asserting the need for civility and safety in political discourse.
Beyond shameful. In November, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for war crimes in Gaza.
I know you're new to Congress, Mr. Fine, but we don't call our colleagues terrorists here. It just makes you look idiotic.
At a time when MN Democrats have been targeted for assassination by a right-wing extremist, your rhetoric is seriously dangerous.
The only shame is that you serve in Congress.
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