Democrats confronted over 'no' votes on House resolution condemning antisemitism: It 'contains lies'

FOX Business correspondent Hillary Vaughn questioned Reps Summer Lee, Jamaal Bowman, Maxwell Frost and others over their 'no' votes

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Nearly two dozen Democrats and one Republican voted against a House resolution condemning support for Hamas, Hezbollah and "other terrorist organizations" at U.S. colleges — and several of the Democrats defended their vote when questioned by FOX News.

The resolution, drafted by Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, attested such demonstrations created a hostile environment for Jewish students, recognized the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, and laid out how Hamas' long-stated goal is the "entire destruction" of the Jewish State.

When asked by FOX Business correspondent Hillary Vaughn, "no" vote Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., rejected the notion he hasn't condemned antisemitism, saying he is one of the "most vocal people" on that front.

"[T]here's lies in the resolution, and right now, there's lies everywhere on all sides of this," Frost said, adding he previously decided one week prior to vote against "anything that contains lies" because that would harm "both Jewish...Read more and see videos here.

FBI Foils What Could've Been a Horrific Terror Attack in Houston By a Radical Jordanian

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When the threat appeared imminent, the FBI had to move in on the only charge that could stick for now: weapons charges. Sohaib Abuayyash, 20, was planning a massive terror attack targeting Jewish people in the Houston area. He had visited multiple gun ranges in the area and was trying to obtain instructions for bomb-making.

 

How Abuayyash was able to get firearms is a detail that will be revealed in time, but yes—he shouldn’t have been able to purchase or possess any firearm on a non-immigrant visa. That paperwork expired in 2019, but he’s been allowed to remain on American soil on a work authorization order through 2024. He's also applied for asylum (via NY Post): 

"A “radical” Jordanian national living in Texas was allegedly plotting an attack on Houston’s Jewish community before he was arrested on gun charges. 

Sohaib Abuayyash, 20, had been studying how to build bombs and posted about his support for killing Jews, federal officials claim...Read more and see Xs here.

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