Texas Democratic candidate condemned for comments about ‘prison for American Zionists’
A Texas Democratic candidate, Maureen Galindo, has faced bipartisan backlash for her comments regarding 'prison for American Zionists.' Her remarks have led to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about potential GOP support for her campaign. Prominent Democrats are distancing themselves from her, calling her views dangerous and unacceptable in the party.
- ▪Maureen Galindo is running for a House seat in Texas' 35th congressional district.
- ▪She made controversial statements about turning an immigration detention facility into a prison for American Zionists.
- ▪Democrats allege that a PAC supporting Galindo may be a GOP strategy to weaken their candidate in the upcoming election.
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Maureen Galindo and Johnny Garcia in San Antonio on 6 May 2026. Photograph: San Antonio Express-News/Hearst Newspapers/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenMaureen Galindo and Johnny Garcia in San Antonio on 6 May 2026. Photograph: San Antonio Express-News/Hearst Newspapers/Getty ImagesTexasTexas Democratic candidate condemned for comments about ‘prison for American Zionists’Democrats allege that conservative groups may be propping up campaign of Maureen Galindo for House seat US politics live – latest updates Lucy CampbellFri 22 May 2026 12.41 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 12.42 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing bipartisan condemnation and accusations of antisemitism after she said she wanted to turn an immigration detention…
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