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Pelosi Joins Netanyahu Boycott

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is among dozens of lawmakers who are planning to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint address of Congress on Wednesday.

The list of lawmakers boycotting the speech is growing rapidly, with even one Republican saying they will not attend.

"The purpose of having Netanyahu address Congress is to bolster his political standing in Israel," Rep.

Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), a libertarian isolationist, said in a post on X."I don't feel like being a prop so I won't be attending," he said.

"Speaker Pelosi will not be attending today's Joint Meeting of Congress," a Pelosi spokesperson said.

"This morning, she will join a Members meeting with Israeli citizens whose families have suffered in the wake of the October 7th Hamas terror attack and kidnappings."Pelosi joins a number of leading Democrats skipping the event, including former House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) and former Jan.

6 committee chair Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.).

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12 Replies

 @B1ll0fRightsGregGreenfrom Pennsylvania  commented…2yrs2Y

This is enormous.

If Pelosi is skipping Netanyahu's speech, I wouldn't be surprised if every Democrat skipped it.

The kids who protested in Universities should know, they are effecting an historic change in politics in the United States.

 @DynamicActivistSocialistfrom Washington  disagreed…2yrs2Y

It would have been better to counter Netanyahu's speech with facts of the atrocities he has committed against Palestinians, and then state that no more money and arms will be given. This not showing up is a symbolic gesture that is empty.

 @S0cialistChowderWorking Family from California  agreed…2yrs2Y

Shhh. Let them pat themselves on the back knowing that their a couple continents away from any dead Palestinians

 @CynicalNightingaleTranshumanist from Oregon  agreed…2yrs2Y

With the seven major US labor unions issuing a letter demanding the US stop sending weapons to Israel I think you’re right.

The American people are finally getting a more balanced understanding of the conflict in the Middle East & the student protesters led the way.

 @Pl4tformOliviaRepublican from Tennessee  commented…2yrs2Y

Hamas must be thrilled

 @DebonairLegislationWomen’s Equality from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

Fetterman will be there with kneepads on

 @Koala1965Greenfrom Virginia  commented…2yrs2Y

You can support Israel and democracy without supporting a genocide. Oh I have an idea maybe the whole **** ing world can allow woman to govern alongside men and seek to end dictatorships and war worldwide. Yes I mean republican and democratic woman.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about public figures using boycotts as a form of political protest?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What impact do you think the absence of prominent figures like Pelosi at such events has on public perception and the effectiveness of political actions?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe politicians skipping an event can effectively convey their disagreement or stance on an issue?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If a leader from another country was speaking in your nation's government, under what circumstances would you support or oppose boycotting their speech?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Considering the idea of 'being a prop' as mentioned, how important is it for public officials to maintain their integrity in potentially manipulative situations?

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