Congressman Ronny Jackson | Congressman Ronny Jackson Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Ronny Jackson | Congressman Ronny Jackson Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) has sent a letter demanding that Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) be prohibited from attending classified intelligence briefings on the war in Israel. This action comes after Tlaib openly expressed her support for Hamas, a group backed by Iran, in the ongoing conflict. Jackson, a member of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, believes that allowing Tlaib access to these briefings would jeopardize the integrity of Israel's military operations and put American and Israeli lives at risk.
In his letter addressed to Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Jackson stated, "I don’t know what’s more concerning, that we have Members of Congress who are antisemites and support Hamas, or that we let those Members of Congress attend classified briefings on the war in Israel." He emphasized that it is crucial not to disclose sensitive information to individuals who sympathize with the enemy. Jackson further expressed his concern over the dangerous implications of anti-American and anti-Jewish sentiments from elected leaders.
The letter, which can be found [here](link), outlines Jackson's determination to prevent Tlaib and other like-minded individuals from obtaining American intelligence related to the situation in Israel. This action is driven by the belief that it is essential to safeguard the nation's plans and not allow the enemy to gain access to classified information.
It is worth noting that the classified nature of these intelligence briefings for Members of Congress raises concerns about Tlaib's support for Hamas, a group recognized as a terrorist organization by the United States. This affiliation, combined with her public stance, has prompted Jackson's call for her exclusion from the briefings.
The issue of Tlaib's support for Hamas and her eligibility to attend classified intelligence briefings has garnered attention from various sources. Fox News provides additional background information on the matter, which can be found [here](link).
As the debate continues, Representative Ronny Jackson asserts that the participation of individuals like Tlaib in classified intelligence briefings on the war in Israel undermines national security and poses a potential threat to both American and Israeli lives.
To find out more, go to this link: https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=801
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