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Congressional Black Caucus Condemns Journalist Rula Jebreal for Racist Remarks
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First reported by The Times of Israel · 7 hours ago
What happened
The Congressional Black Caucus and other lawmakers condemned journalist Rula Jebreal for calling House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries an "AIPAC monkey" and "errand boy." Jebreal's attempts to explain her remarks were met with further criticism, with some arguing they introduced antisemitic undertones.
- 01Congressional Black Caucus denounces Rula Jebreal for racist remarks.
- 02Jebreal called House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries an "AIPAC monkey."
- 03CBC stated no non-racist way exists to call a Black man a monkey.
- 04Jebreal's explanation invoked the "three wise monkeys" proverb.
- 05Critics argued Jebreal's defense introduced antisemitic implications.
- 06Lawmakers Ayanna Pressley and Ritchie Torres also condemned Jebreal.
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