Texas congressional candidate claims she never called for 'internment camps' after party leaders condemn her
Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo has faced backlash for her comments regarding converting an ICE detention center into a prison for American Zionists. After receiving criticism from party leaders, she clarified that she never called for internment camps but rather aimed to imprison those she believes are responsible for trafficking. Galindo has accused the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee of coordinating against her in favor of her primary opponent.
- ▪Maureen Galindo is running for a House seat in Texas's 35th Congressional District.
- ▪She received hundreds of death threats after her initial remarks about wealthy supporters of Israel.
- ▪Galindo stated she wants to close all ICE detention centers and imprison those funding trafficking.
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Primaries Texas congressional candidate claims she never called for 'internment camps' after party leaders condemn her Maureen Galindo posted a video clarifying her remarks about converting an ICE detention center near San Antonio By Louis Casiano Fox News Published May 21, 2026 8:02pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Congressmen from opposing parties fight against antisemitism Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., discuss rising antisemitism, personal threats and concerns about hate from political candidates.
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