In a surprising move, Chelsea Clinton is recognizing Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar’s anti-Semitism, calling the freshmen congresswoman over language she has used.
Co-signed as an American. We should expect all elected officials, regardless of party, and all public figures to not traffic in anti-Semitism.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 11, 2019
After posting the tweet, several people urged her to talk with Omar.
Hi Melissa – I will reach out to her tomorrow. I also think we have to call out anti-Semitic language and tropes on all sides, particularly in our elected officials and particularly now.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 11, 2019
And Omar herself also responded.
Hello Congresswoman! Completely agree. I will reach out to your office tomorrow. Looking forward to connecting about this thread and more, Chelsea
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 11, 2019
Hi Ashley – I am looking forward to talking to the Congresswoman about the cancer of anti-Semitism in our country and why her comments trouble me and more.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 11, 2019
When others commented she should stick to parenting, Clinton responded that her children were in bed and that we always have to call out anti-Semitic language.
Hi Alexandr – my children are thankfully asleep and have been for hours. I think we always have to call out anti-Semitic language and tropes. I feel that way particularly as a parent. Hope you have a good night. https://t.co/mp3GNStW82
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 11, 2019