U.S. Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) have declined to denounce the display of a Hamas flag outside the White House during a recent anti-Trump, pro-Hamas demonstration. The incident, captured in exclusive footage by independent outlet Loomer Unleashed last week, has sparked questions about the lawmakers’ stances on the controversial symbol.
On Monday, as Rep. Omar entered the Longworth House Office Building, a reporter from Loomer Unleashed asked, “Will you condemn the Hamas flag being flown outside of the White House?” Omar initially responded, “What are you talking about?” After the reporter clarified that footage showed the flag being raised during an anti-Trump, pro-Hamas protest near the White House, Omar was pressed again on whether she would condemn it. She dismissed the question, stating, “This is ridiculous,” before walking away.
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