Last updated on Sun August 21, 2022 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.
Lebanon
Hassan (D-NH) 08/20/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the organizers and community members who graciously welcomed me to celebrate Lebanese food and culture today at the Mahrajan festival in Manchester. Link to image”
Iran
Blackburn (R-TN) 08/20/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration must reject any deal with the dangerous Iranian regime to signal to the world that the United States will not abide terrorism.”
Saudi Arabia
Cohen (D-TN-9) 08/21/2022: Tweet – “He was their guy in America.When Kushner met with MBS in Saudi Arabia US embassy personnel weren't allowed to staff him. Visiting American officials ALWAYS have embassy support.But not when Jared and MSB wanted privacy. Link to quoted tweetToday would've been a great day to find out why Saudi Arabia gave Jared Kushner $2,000,000,000. Guess we always have tomorrow.”
Cohen (D-TN-9) 08/21/2022: Retweet of @AdamParkhomenko – “Jake Tapper should spend more time asking Jared Kushner where Khashoggi's body is and less time helping Jared and Ivanka sell books.”
Cohen (D-TN-9) 08/21/2022: Retweet of @MeidasTouch – “Reminder: The Saudi crown prince boasted that Jared Kushner was "in his pocket." Link to video”
Omar (D-MN-5) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @LinaAlhathloul – “Biden's visit emboldened Saudi Arabia to crack down on dissent—activists On our warnings - @aalodah Biden's visit "emboldened" Saudi Arabia to crack down on dissent—activists... | newsweek.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Cornyn (R-TX) 08/21/2022: Retweet of @HolocaustSA – “The Museum was honored to welcome local, state, and federal elected officials on Friday. Thank you to our elected officials for your support and prioritizing Holocaust education! @Menendez4Texas, @MarioBravo, @countyclerkbc, @CWCabelloHavrda, @District8Manny, and @JohnCornyn Link to image”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @NoLieWithBTC – “NEW: Kari Lake just endorsed a white nationalist Republican candidate who says “the Jews” are “evil.” Kari Lake endorsed an antisemitic Oklahoma Republican who says 'the Jews' are evil... | azmirror.com”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/20/2022: Tweet – “Hey @KariLake good job rescinding the endorsement of the bigot and antisemite. Will you tweet something out to your Twitter followers so the learn from this? Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: @KariLake denounces antisemitic, bigoted comments by Oklahoma candidate she endorsed, says she'll rescind endorsement if they're accurate (Arizona's Kari Lake denounces "derogatory" language from Oklahoma candidate she endorsed... | axios.com)”
Gomez (D-CA-34) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @ericswalwell – “Whoa whoa whoa. @KariLake gets called out for backing a guy who says “Jews Are Evil” and her clap back is to try and smear me? Bad idea, Kari. I will make you two promises: 1) you'll never be governor; and 2) I will now make sure millions know you're anti-Semitic. Link to quoted tweet”
Portman (R-OH) 08/21/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm proud to have led efforts to authorize the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and ensure #Ohio receives more than $7M in funding for FY 2022. Home Security & Governmental Affairs... | bit.ly The funds from this crucial program will be distributed to synagogues, religious & cultural institutions, and nonprofit organizations across our state to secure these facilities against potential attacks.”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 08/20/2022: Tweet – “Whoa whoa whoa. @KariLake gets called out for backing a guy who says “Jews Are Evil” and her clap back is to try and smear me? Bad idea, Kari. I will make you two promises: 1) you'll never be governor; and 2) I will now make sure millions know you're anti-Semitic. Link to quoted tweet@RubenGallego Are we playing the guilt by association game, @RubenGallego? How's your friend Eric doing? Did he introduce you to Fang Fang? (Link to twitter.com)”
Afghanistan
Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @RNCResearch – “ONE YEAR AGO TODAY: "Any American who wants to come home, we will get you home." Biden abandoned at least 800 Americans in Afghanistan. Link to video”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/21/2022: Tweet – “Afghan women have paid the largest price for the botched and disastrous Biden retreat out of Afghanistan. General Milley called it a strategic failure, and I agree. Link to quoted tweetAfghan women's access to health care has been curtailed as the Taliban limit the ability of women to be treated by men. But without education, there will soon be no female doctors left, FP's @lynnekodonnell writes. (Taliban Mark a ‘Black Day' for Afghanistan With More Violence Against Women... | buff.ly)”
Cornyn (R-TX) 08/21/2022: Retweet of @RepTonyGonzales – “The Taliban now has access to an estimated $7.1 billion in U.S. military equipment that was left behind after the Biden Administration botched the withdrawal from Afghanistan one year ago. This mistake will continue to have deadly consequences.”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 08/21/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban now has access to an estimated $7.1 billion in U.S. military equipment that was left behind after the Biden Administration botched the withdrawal from Afghanistan one year ago. This mistake will continue to have deadly consequences.”
Hassan (D-NH) 08/20/2022: Twitter thread – “For many service members and veterans, this month's anniversary of the end of the war in Afghanistan may be a difficult, painful time. We as a country must reaffirm our gratitude for their service - and for the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Their service protects the freedoms that our country was founded upon. Let's acknowledge their sacrifice, express appreciation, and provide the resources that they need and have earned.”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 08/20/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: @POTUS refused to send another generation of Americans to fight a war that should have ended long ago. A year later, I believe even more strongly that he made the right decision. My interview with @WashingtonPost ⤵️ Analysis | Rep. Greg Meeks talks Afghanistan and his Taiwan visit”