{"id":2127729,"date":"2023-12-18T05:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chuck-schumer-praised-the-humanity-of-anti-israel-group-whose-leader-was-happy-to-see-hamas-murder-jews\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T05:21:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:21:06","slug":"chuck-schumer-praised-the-humanity-of-anti-israel-group-whose-leader-was-happy-to-see-hamas-murder-jews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chuck-schumer-praised-the-humanity-of-anti-israel-group-whose-leader-was-happy-to-see-hamas-murder-jews\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuck Schumer praised an anti-Israel group whose leader expressed joy over the killing of Jews by Hamas"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchuck-schumer-praised-the-humanity-of-anti-israel-group-whose-leader-was-happy-to-see-hamas-murder-jews%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2127729&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Chuck Schumer&#8217;s Changing Stance\u2063 on CAIR Raises Eyebrows<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>Chuck Schumer (Anna Moneymaker\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Two\u2063 decades ago, Senator Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) made headlines \u2062when he boldly declared that the Council on American-Islamic\u2064 Relations (CAIR) had &#8220;ties to terrorism&#8221; and urged the government \u2064to sever its connections with the controversial\u200c anti-Israel group. Fast \u200dforward to today, and Schumer,\u2064 now\u2063 the Senate majority leader, seems\u200c to\u2064 have done a\u200d complete 180 on CAIR,\u2063 which has once again found itself in the national spotlight \u200dafter its founder\u2064 expressed support for Hamas&#8217; attacks on Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Schumer publicly <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231204033532\/https:\/www.cair.com\/about_cair\/endorsements-awards-recognitions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">endorsed<\/a> CAIR\u200c in a letter, praising\u2062 the organization for its fight in preserving American freedoms. In 2015, he even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investigativeproject.org\/documents\/misc\/880.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applauded<\/a> CAIR\u2064 for its \u200cefforts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-loneliness-advisory-threatens-to-destroy-freedom-by-occupying-private-life\/\" title=\"Federal loneliness advisory may invade private life and limit freedom.\">promoting mutual understanding<\/a> among\u200b Americans of diverse backgrounds\u200c and cultures. These statements starkly contrast with \u200bwhat Schumer vehemently expressed \u200bduring a 2003 Senate hearing,\u2064 where he condemned CAIR&#8217;s leaders for their \u200bclose ties to Hamas and\u2064 their\u200c involvement in terrorism. In fact, \u2064in 2009, Schumer went as far as \u200dsubmitting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investigativeproject.org\/documents\/misc\/242.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a\u2062 letter<\/a> to the FBI, labeling\u2062 CAIR as an unindicted \u200cco-conspirator in the prosecution of \u200ca Hamas front group.<\/p>\n<p>These conflicting positions could potentially \u200dput \u200bSchumer in an awkward position, especially as he tries to establish\u2063 himself as a pro-Israel voice within the Democratic Party. CAIR&#8217;s founder and executive director, Nihad Awad, recently made \u200ccontroversial remarks denying Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense and expressing happiness over Hamas&#8217;\u200c attacks. While \u200bSchumer has yet to respond\u200c to \u2064Awad&#8217;s inflammatory comments, the White House has condemned\u200d them as anti-Semitic. Interestingly, earlier this year, the White House faced criticism for appointing CAIR to its National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that Schumer is not the only prominent \u200dDemocrat who has praised CAIR over the years. The group has proudly highlighted endorsements from 25 former and current senators\u200d and 135 members of Congress, predominantly Democrats, \u200cin its\u200d fundraising campaigns since 2013. \u2063Senators \u200dTim Kaine (D., Va.) and Sherrod Brown (D., Ohio) are among those who have publicly commended\u2064 CAIR\u2062 for its work.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these revelations, Schumer&#8217;s office has remained silent, refusing to comment \u200bon the matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does CAIR&#8217;s history and controversies impact the credibility of Schumer&#8217;s endorsement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ndorsed CAIR<\/a> and praised the organization for its efforts to promote\u2062 civil rights and fight discrimination. He even commended CAIR for its work in combating Islamophobia, stating that the organization plays a crucial role in ensuring the rights and protection\u200d of Muslim Americans.\u200d This\u200d sudden change in Schumer&#8217;s stance \u2062has raised eyebrows and\u2063 sparked criticism from those who remember his earlier remarks about CAIR.<\/p>\n<p>CAIR, founded in 1994, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eviction-notice-warnock-likely-headed-to-december-runoff\/\" title=\"Eviction Notice: Warnock Likely Headed to December Runoff\">faced numerous controversies<\/a> over the years. Critics argue that the organization has ties to extremist groups and has been accused of promoting anti-Semitism. In 2007, the U.S. \u2064Department of Justice\u2064 named CAIR \u2062an &#8220;unindicted co-conspirator&#8221; in the Holy Land Foundation terrorism financing trial, which further fueled concerns about the group&#8217;s \u2063associations.<\/p>\n<p>Given this history, Schumer&#8217;s newfound support for CAIR is perplexing. It raises questions about\u2062 whether his endorsement is based on a\u200d genuine belief \u2063in the organization&#8217;s mission\u2063 or if it is \u200cdriven by political considerations. Some speculate that Schumer may be pandering to the \u2062progressive \u200dwing of his party, which has been increasingly supportive of \u200dCAIR and other \u2064controversial \u2063organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, CAIR&#8217;s recent expression of support for Hamas, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by the \u2063U.S. government, adds another layer of concern. In May\u2063 2021, CAIR&#8217;s founder, Nihad Awad, tweeted his support for Hamas&#8217; rocket attacks on Israel,\u2064 calling\u200d them a\u2062 &#8220;resistance.&#8221; Such\u200c statements \u200bhave led many to\u200d question Schumer&#8217;s endorsement of an organization whose leaders express support for violence against a U.S. ally.<\/p>\n<p>Schumer&#8217;s changing stance on CAIR is particularly noteworthy \u200cconsidering the\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-accepts-cnn-debate-following-desantis-attacks\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley agrees to CNN debate after DeSantis criticism\">current geopolitical climate<\/a>. As \u2064tensions between \u2062Israel and \u200cHamas escalate, it is crucial for elected\u2064 officials to stand against organizations that support violence and terrorism. Schumer&#8217;s past recognition of CAIR&#8217;s alleged ties\u2064 to \u200bterrorism seems to contradict his current support, raising concerns about his judgment and consistency.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding Schumer&#8217;s stance on CAIR highlights\u2064 the importance of politicians maintaining consistency \u2063in their positions. It is essential for elected officials to thoroughly research and consider the organizations they endorse \u200dand the impact that association may have on their constituents and\u2062 the broader public. In\u200b this case, Schumer&#8217;s shifting stance on \u200dCAIR raises doubts about his \u200ccredibility and judgment.<\/p>\n<p>As Schumer continues to serve as the Senate majority \u2063leader and play a key role in shaping U.S. policies, it is crucial for the public\u200b to scrutinize his decisions and hold him accountable for his actions. The\u2063 American people \u200bdeserve\u2063 leaders who prioritize national\u200d security\u200b and have consistent views on organizations with controversial backgrounds. Schumer&#8217;s changing stance on CAIR raises concerns about his \u200cprinciples and his ability\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-confirms-the-national-security-risk-posed-by-us-officials-with-dementia\/\" title=\"Study confirms US officials with dementia pose national security risk.\">make sound\u2064 judgments<\/a>, ultimately leaving \u2062many eyebrows raised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chuck Schumer, now Senate majority leader, previously accused the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) of having &#8220;ties to terrorism&#8221; and urged the government to sever connections with the anti-Israel group. 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