U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has faced tough criticisms from pro-Palestinian progressives for her voting record related to aid for Israel, which has faced international condemnation and accusations of genocide for its deadly military actions in Gaza, which have killed more than 70,000 Palestinians.
During an interview with theGrio, the Texas congresswoman and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate defended her record and condemned what she described as a “clear, concerted effort to distort” her position on Israel.
“I believe in a real democracy, so I believe that it is perfectly acceptable for people to disagree with me,” said Crockett, who argued that her position is not distinct from her primary opponent, Democratic Texas State Rep. James Talarico, only that he doesn’t have a voting record to stand on. Read more at www.thegrio.com.
