At the same time, a group of Republicans are backing a measure to remove Omar, of Minnesota, from her committee assignments because of past inflammatory statements, including one that suggested the pro-Israel lobby American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) pays off members of Congress to support Israel, and another saying that Jewish Americans have dual loyalty.
Omar, in a statement, said Republicans are just trying to shift the spotlight from Greene to her.
“The House Republican Caucus, instead of holding her accountable, is now fanning the flames. Republicans will do anything to distract from the fact that they have not only allowed but elevated members of their own caucus who encourage violence,” Omar said.
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