A rally in South Florida featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a pro-Palestinian advocate, was relocated after the Jewish-owned venue hosting the event canceled it, citing increased security concerns. The event, called ‘Chomp the Oligarchy,’ was scheduled to take place at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale and aimed to support three progressive Democratic candidates.
Background
State Rep. Michael Gottlieb, a Democrat, had criticized the event as ‘anti-Jew’ and accused Tlaib of having a record of antisemitic allegations. The Venue’s management decided to cancel the event after becoming aware of the ‘full scope’ of the event and reviewing promotional materials.
The event’s organizers claimed that the cancellation was due to ‘racist right-wing agitators and conservative Democrats’ trying to intimidate and harass them. The rally eventually took place at an alternate outdoor location, with around 300 supporters in attendance.
Rep. Randy Fine, a Republican, commented that it was no coincidence that Tlaib was appearing at an event supporting candidates seeking to defeat Jewish Democrats. Tlaib has faced bipartisan criticism for her comments on Israel and Jewish people, and has denied accusations of antisemitism.
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