Farrakhan Tells Ilhan Omar to Not Apologize for AIPAC Comments, Blames 'Wicked Jews' [View all]
Source: Newsweek
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan defended Congresswoman Ilhan Omar against claims she made anti-Semitic comments and blamed the “wicked Jews” for using him to break up the women’s movement.
During his keynote address at the Nation of Islam’s Savior’s Day convention, Farrakhan expressed his joy at more than 100 women being members of Congress and turned attention to Omar. The congresswoman recently came under heavy criticism for comments she made about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Omar posted on Twitter that it was "all about the Benjamins" and that she believed AIPAC was responsible for paying American politicians to be pro-Israel.
Democratic leaders, including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, called for the freshman congresswoman to apologize for using “anti-Semitic tropes” and making “prejudicial accusations” about Israel’s supporters. Omar apologized, saying she was grateful for Jewish allies and colleagues who educated her about the history behind her comments.
While the apology satisfied some high profile people such as former first daughter Chelsea Clinton and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Farrakhan criticized her for apologizing.
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Fuck off, Farrakhan.
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