Mitch McConnell
March 14, 2024 · nytimes.com ↗
McConnell: "Make no mistake — the Democratic Party doesn't have an anti-Bibi problem. It has an anti-Israel problem." House GOP leadership demanded an apology.
Why It’s Conflation
Schumer criticized one politician and said Israelis should get to vote on him. McConnell called that being against Israel. If wanting a prime minister replaced is "anti-Israel," then nobody can criticize any Israeli leader.
What Actually Happened
Schumer floor speech: horror at Oct. 7; blame on Hamas first; Netanyahu is an impediment to peace; Israel should hold new elections. He framed it as guardian-of-Israel, not anti-Zionism.