Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for distorting her stance on admitting refugees from Gaza. She clarified that she never advocated for taking in Gazan refugees, and called DeSantis’ ad a lie. In response, DeSantis accused Haley of wanting to vet Gaza refugees, despite her explicit statements to the contrary. The dispute surrounding Haley’s comments has caused a stir on the campaign trail.
Meanwhile, Rep. Dean Phillips is preparing for a potential announcement regarding his presidential candidacy. Although he has not made a final decision yet, preparations are underway for an announcement at the State House on October 27. Phillips recently spoke with the New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman as part of his contemplation process. The deadline to file for the New Hampshire primary is also on October 27, which serves as a reminder of the decision Phillips will have to make soon.
Additionally, Sen. Tim Scott called for President Biden to denounce “the Squad” for their remarks against Israel following Hamas’ terrorist attack. Scott criticized Biden for not being able to speak the truth on the issue due to the influence of “the Squad” within his party. He expressed his desire for Democrats in Congress to hold these lawmakers accountable for their rhetoric. Scott also highlighted the need for Biden to confront the influence of the progressive members of his party while simultaneously addressing the funding proposal for Ukraine and Israel.
It is worth noting that Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar have been vocal critics of Israel, with Tlaib refusing to apologize for her controversial remarks linking Israel to a hospital explosion in Gaza.
