Thus far, Nancy Pelosi has not publically responded to Rep. Tlaib’s statements.
Why Does “The Squad” Regularly Face Backlash?
There is no doubt that Reps. Tlaib, Omar, Pressley, and Ocasio-Cortez regularly face censure. However, many Americans, particularly right-wingers, disagree that backlash comes on the basis of color. When conservatives go after “The Squad,” they are typically criticizing the rhetoric and policies which these congresswomen support.
Many questionable statements have come from these four representatives. Calls to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are a couple of examples. Omar infamously came under fire months ago after she dismissed 9/11 as “some people did something.”
Republicans have serious concerns about the aforementioned congresswomen. Many feel as though Reps. Tlaib, Pressley, Omar and Ocasio-Cortez are pushing for socialism in the United States. The president recently expressed his belief that “The Squad” hates America. On Monday, Lindsey Graham referred to the four congresswomen as “communists.”
