Dem candidate who called for imprisoning 'Zionists' blames her own party, media for backlash
Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo has faced backlash for suggesting the imprisonment of 'American Zionists.' She has blamed journalists and her own party for misrepresenting her comments and has received threats as a result. Despite the controversy, Galindo maintains her stance against what she perceives as harmful influences in the political system.
- ▪Maureen Galindo proposed legislation to imprison 'American Zionists' in a federal detention facility.
- ▪She accused journalists of mischaracterizing her comments and claimed to have received numerous threats.
- ▪Galindo criticized the DCCC for supporting her opponent and fueling the controversy.
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Midterm Elections Dem candidate who called for imprisoning 'Zionists' blames her own party, media for backlash Hakeem Jeffries and DCCC chair Suzan DelBene blamed Republicans for 'propping up' the candidate By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 22, 2026 11:29am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sen. Ted Cruz calls out 'rabid' antisemitism from far-left Democrats Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reacts to 'Squad' Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib's latest pro-Palestinian political ad and the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.
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