Staff Reports
In a recent video, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan urged Muslims to vote against President Biden in the Democratic Primary, citing his support for Israel in their conflict with Hamas. Tlaib, a vocal critic of the president’s stance on the issue, has even refused to commit to backing Biden in the November election.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is urging Democrats in Dearborn, Michigan, to vote against President Joe Biden in the state's upcoming Democratic primary. https://t.co/505HjFcCKR
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 18, 2024
Tlaib, known for her strong support of Palestine, has joined local activists in calling for voters to choose “uncommitted” in the upcoming primary as a way to send a message of disapproval to President Biden.
Accusing Biden of genocide in Israel, Tlaib emphasized the importance of creating a voting bloc to express opposition to the country’s support of warfare and violence, particularly in Gaza.
The congresswoman’s call for voting against Biden is another development in her ongoing disagreement with the White House over the Gaza conflict. This feud traces back to Tlaib’s accusations in November, when she claimed that Biden was “supporting genocide” in Gaza and hinted at withholding her support for him in the next election.
Tlaib’s latest video adds fuel to the fire, as she continues to express her dissatisfaction with the administration’s approach to the situation. With her strong words and call for voting against the president, Tlaib’s actions underscore her commitment to her beliefs, despite their divergence from the Democratic Party’s leadership.
