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Bonamici called out what she called the hypocrisy of Republicans who she said wouldn't denounce a video posted on former President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform that had Nazi language. The post was taken down the next day and the Trump campaign claimed it is not a campaign video but rather a random online video reposted by a staffer who did not see the phrase.
WASHINGTON, DC [05/15/24] – Local and national advocates for affordable housing are praising Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici’s Project Turnkey Act.
In her opening statement, Democrat Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon said, "Many of my colleagues claim to care about the rise of antisemitism in this country, but when white supremacists marched in Charlottesville, Va., with burning torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us,' the president at the time, Donald Trump, said there were very fine people on both sides."
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., criticized Republicans for their focus on antisemitism in liberal school districts while ignoring statements by Donald Trump.
“Despite these persistent examples of comments that others have called antisemitic and continued relationships with well-known antisemites, I have not heard one word of concern for my colleagues across the aisle. In fact, what we have seen is consolidation of support for the former president,” said Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), ranking member of the subcommittee.
“Many of my colleagues claim to care about the rise of antisemitism in this country, but when white supremacists marched in Charlottesville, Va., with burning torches and chanting, ‘Jews will not replace us,’ the president at the time, Donald Trump, said, ‘There were very fine people on both sides,’ ” said Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) She also pointed to Trump’s dining with a far-right activist who has promoted antisemitism.