By accusing Rep. Ilhan Omar, D. Minn., of being a terrorist and calling her a member of “the Jihad Squad,” the congresswomen perpetuated horrific and bigoted stereotypes, putting Rep. Omar and the entire American Muslim community in danger. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that 2020 had the highest number of reported hate crimes in 20 years. Indeed, a few days after Rep. Boebert’s comments at her fundraiser were made public, Rep. Omar received a horrifying death threat over voicemail. We urge you to strip Rep. Boebert of her committee assignments to underscore that bigotry will not be tolerated by House leadership. [4] “GOP leader defends Rep. Lauren Boebert after her faith-based attacks on Rep. Omar.” ABC News.

Source: New York Times December 09, 2021 15:27 UTC