Bill Cassidy
May 10, 2023 · help.senate.gov ↗
"The Capitol Grounds should not be used as a pedestal to legitimize anti-Semitic bigotry."
Why It’s Conflation
The event commemorated the displacement of Palestinians in 1948. That’s history and politics. Senator Cassidy called it antisemitic bigotry and objected to it being held in a Senate room.
What Actually Happened
Rep. Rashida Tlaib held a "Nakba Day" event, commemorating the displacement of Palestinians connected to Israel's founding, in the Senate HELP Committee room after her original venue was canceled.