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Key Facts: The House of Representatives voted last Thursday to reject hate, as Democrats attempt to quell controversy over alleged anti-Semitic comments from fellow Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Although the legislation did not rebuke or name the congressmember — one of the only two Muslim women in Congress — the document condemns anti-Semitism and bigotry against Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. "It's not about her," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, referring to Omar....
Has Pelosi and the Dems ever collectively rebuked Trump’s hate speech?