Last updated on Tue May 24, 2022 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/24/2022: Tweet – “There can be no ambiguity regarding our support of Taiwan. Taiwan shares our love of freedom and human rights. As we support Israel against Iran and Ukraine against Russia, we must support Taiwan against the CCP. To be America First, we must promote a strong national defense. Link to quoted tweet"Is the policy of strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan dead?" BIDEN: "No" "Could you explain?" BIDEN: "No" (Link to twitter.com)”
Blumenthal (D-CT) 05/24/2022: Tweet – “Circle of Friends ceremony at Beth Israel Synagogue recognized extraordinary public service by inspiring young heroes to help & support people with disabilities. They are leading by example—a tribute to their families & our community.”
Maloney (D-NY-12) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “Honored to join Israeli Def. Minister Benny Gantz yesterday at Park East Synagogue to address the rise of civilian victims of terrorism in Israel, the uptick of antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad, and how to create meaningful solutions to both problems. Gantz calls for calm amid spike in violence, clashes... | jewishinsider.com”
Newman (D-IL-3) 05/23/2022: Retweet of @RepAndreCarson – “The killing of Al Jazeera reporter and fellow American, #ShireenAbuAkleh, was not only a tragedy; it was an affront to press freedom and to all Americans. We need answers and accountability from the Israeli government.”
Newman (D-IL-3) 05/23/2022: Retweet of @EmgageAction – “Emgage PAC is proud to endorse @Marie4Congress! Rep. Newman is a champion for an equitable economy, healthcare, and education. She is also a strong advocate for Palestinian rights and needs YOUR help on her re-election. Support her today ➡️ Donate to Marie Newman for Congress... | secure.actblue.com Link to image”
Rubio (R-FL) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “Sen Rubio, @SenGillibrand, @SenatorRounds, & colleagues urged @SenatorTester & @SenShelby, Chairman & Ranking Member of the @SenateApprops Subcmte on Defense, to fully fund US-#Israel cooperative missile defense programs in the FY23 Defense Approps. bill. Rubio, Colleagues Push to Fully Fund U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation - Press Releases - U.S. Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 05/24/2022: Tweet – “It was good to join @BahrainEmbDC Ambassador H.E. Shaikh Abdullah Bin Rashid Al Khalifa @AbdullaRAK at @AIPAC to discuss the #AbrahamAccords. Link to image”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “Honored to march in the @CelebrateIsrael Parade yesterday in NYC. The US-Israel bond must forever remain unbreakable. Link to image”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/23/2022: GETTR Post – “Honored to march in the @CelebrateIsrael Parade yesterday in NYC. The US-Israel bond must forever remain unbreakable.”
Lebanon
Kuster (D-NH-2) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations to Angela Zhang, who oversees programs for LISTEN Community Services, on being named New Hampshire's social worker of the year! Angela's dedication to our state and our communities is truly inspiring — a well-deserved honor! An award for making connections: Social worker at Lebanon's LISTEN wins statewide award... | vnews.com”
Iran
Banks (R-IN-3) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “Instead of supporting the brave Iranian protestors, Joe Biden is trying to cut a deal with the terrorist regime. Shameful! Price protests turn political in Iran as rallies spread... | reuters.com”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 05/24/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian people are the longest suffering victims of the Islamic Republic's brutality, and they have had enough! It's time for President Biden to stand with a majority of Iranians who oppose this repressive clerical regime. Link to quoted tweetBiden's push for a new Iran deal is predicated on the notion that the Islamic Republic is a popular -- and permanent -- political endeavor. But it not either of those things. I explain, in my inaugural monthly column for @Newsweek (News flash: the Islamic Republic is far from popular | Opinion)”
Egypt
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 05/24/2022: Twitter thread – “1/2 As co-chairs of the bipartisan Friends of Egypt Caucus in the House, @Call_Me_Dutch & I condemn the ISIS terrorist attack on Egyptian troops in the Sinai region earlier this month. 2/2 #Egypt has been instrumental in our own fight against terrorism, and our hearts go out to those injured and killed in this despicable attack.”
Ruppersberger (D-MD-2) 05/23/2022: Twitter thread – “As co-chairs of the bipartisan Friends of Egypt Caucus in the House, @MarioDB & I condemn the ISIS terrorist attack on Egyptian troops in the Sinai region earlier this month. Egypt has been instrumental in our own fight against terrorism, and our hearts go out to those injured and killed in this despicable attack.”
Sudan
Risch (R-ID) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “Today's advisory affirms what we already knew: a top aim of #Sudan's military junta's is control of the country's economic resources. Last year's coup consolidated the junta's corrupt interests, and is why private sector investment is unsafe as long as they remain in charge. Link to quoted tweetToday's Sudan Business Advisory is a warning of the costs of the Sudanese military failing to cede power to a credible, civilian-led transitional government. (Risks and Considerations for U.S. Businesses Operating in Sudan - United States Department of State)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Gomez (D-CA-34) 05/23/2022: Twitter thread – “Our next #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth highlight is David Silva, the Vice President of @BoyleHeightsNC and Vice President of @BhcpBoyle, a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of important historic and cultural places within the #BoyleHeights community. Link to image His family has deep roots in Boyle Heights and helped fund the building of Congregation B'nai Jacob (The Fairmount Street Shul). He enjoys teaching others about the Jewish history of Boyle Heights & is inspired by the diverse cultures and traditions that makes LA so special!”
Morelle (D-NY-25) 05/24/2022: Tweet – “Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans and recommit to fighting back against antisemitism across the globe. We are stronger together. #OurSharedHeritage Learn more: Jewish American Heritage Month 2022... | jewishheritagemonth.gov”
Afghanistan
Beyer (D-VA-8) 05/24/2022: Retweet of @RepDonBeyer – “New FY23 requests I just submitted would also fund: - New mental health resources - Affordable housing amenities - Efforts to alleviate food insecurity - Helping bridge the digital divide - Emergency assistance to Afghan evacuees in Northern Virginia Ahead Of Vice President Harris' Event In Falls Church, Beyer Submits Community Project Requests To Fund Northern Virginia Initiatives | U.S. Representative”
Carter (R-GA-1) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is the BEGGAR-in-Chief: ❌ begs Taliban to protect U.S. citizens ❌ begs OPEC to increase oil production ❌ begs for baby formula We need a COMMANDER-in-Chief”
Hagerty (R-TN) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “Biden's weakness, including his disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, emboldened Putin to invade Ukraine. We need U.S. & Allied strength to deter Communist China's growing threat to Taiwan & the Indo-Pacific. Talk is cheap, military capabilities are not. Link to quoted tweetWhite House officials walk back on Biden's remark that the US military would intervene to defend Taiwan in any attack from China — comments that appeared to break from the longstanding US policy of "strategic ambiguity" (Biden Says US Military Will Defend Taiwan From Any China Attack... | trib.al)”
Jordan (R-OH-4) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “-The Biden DOJ targeted parents at school board meetings. -The Biden IRS leaked American tax returns. -The Biden FBI surveilled your internet data. -The Biden DOD botched its Afghanistan withdrawal. -The Biden DHS created a border crisis. And it's only year two.”
Jordan (R-OH-4) 05/23/2022: GETTR Post – “-The Biden DOJ targeted parents at school board meetings. -The Biden IRS leaked American tax returns. -The Biden FBI surveilled your internet data. -The Biden DOD botched its Afghanistan withdrawal. -The Biden DHS created a border crisis. And it's only year two.”
Roy (R-TX-21) 05/23/2022: Retweet of @justnavy3 – “@chiproytx My son Served in Afghanistan for a year on top of a Hummer, VA turned him down for hearing loss. Figure that shit out. No consistent evaluations with VA!”
Other - Middle East
Blackburn (R-TN) 05/24/2022: Twitter thread – “The FBI has uncovered a plot by ISIS to assassinate former President George W. Bush. The alleged plotter came into the U.S. in 2020, claimed asylum, and was planning to smuggle his terrorist friends in through the southern border. EXCLUSIVE: ISIS Plotting To Assassinate George W. Bush In Dallas... | forbes.com”
Cornyn (R-TX) 05/24/2022: Twitter thread – “ISIS Plotting To Assassinate George W. Bush In Dallas via @forbes EXCLUSIVE: ISIS Plotting To Assassinate George W. Bush In Dallas | forbes.com “recruiting help from a team of compatriots he hoped to smuggle into the country over the Mexican border,””
Roy (R-TX-21) 05/24/2022: Tweet – “Well, thankfully - according to @AliMayorkas - we have total operational control of the southern border and it is fully secure - so absolutely zero people associated with terrorists are exploiting it! EXCLUSIVE: ISIS Plotting To Assassinate George W. Bush In Dallas... | forbes.com”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 05/23/2022: Tweet – “Let's haul these two grifters before Congress. Link to quoted tweetAs Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin spent a lot of time in the Persian Gulf: 18 country visits compared to just 8 for Paulson, Geithner, and Lew combined. Some of those countries are now his private investors. Story w @ddknyt (Kushner's and Mnuchin's Quick Pivots to Business With the Gulf - The New York Times)”