Dem leader says party won't be lectured on anti-Semitism by McConnell
The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus fired back at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday for suggesting that some freshman Democrats were engaging in anti-Semitism.
It came as the House prepares to consider a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and hate broadly in the aftermath of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) making remarks critical of Israel.
When asked about the resolution on Tuesday, McConnell said: “Now, this is a good time for America to think again about anti-Semitism. It seems to be more fashionable in Europe, it seems to be more fashionable in this country, regretfully, among at least some members of the new class in the House.”
In response, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) pointed to what he described as “hateful remarks” made by President Trump.
“When has he ever said anything about the hateful remarks that continue to float out of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.? When has he ever said anything about that? So, we're not going to be lectured by Mitch McConnell on anything, and that shameless behavior must be discontinued,” Jeffries told reporters.
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