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Rashida Tlaib Condemns 'Racist' National Review Cartoon Depicting Exploding Pager

The cartoon, published days after pager explosions in Lebanon, has been criticized as inciting hate against Arab and Muslim communities.

  • Rep. Rashida Tlaib has called out a National Review cartoon as racist, showing her with an exploding pager.
  • Tlaib and other critics argue the cartoon promotes anti-Arab and Islamophobic sentiments, increasing risks of violence.
  • The cartoon follows a series of explosions in Lebanon, believed to be orchestrated by Israel, killing and injuring many.
  • Tlaib, a vocal critic of Israel, has faced previous censure in Congress over her comments on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
  • Human rights groups and fellow lawmakers have joined Tlaib in denouncing the cartoon, calling for accountability from the publication.
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