Rep Rashida Tlaib Delivers Fiery Anti-US Speech at Detroit Palestine Conference

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib delivered a fiery speech at the People’s Conference for Palestine in Detroit, emphasizing Palestinian resilience and asserting that Palestinians are gaining political power across the United States, declaring, "We aren’t going anywhere. We are just getting started." The conference drew significant controversy for featuring extremist rhetoric, including calls to "destroy the idea of America" and labeling the U.S. as "evil," remarks that sparked condemnation from various groups. Tlaib criticized U.S. political institutions for their historical and ongoing complicity in what she described as crimes against Palestinians, accusing Congress and the White House of enabling genocide. Critics have characterized the conference and its attendees as radical and supportive of Hamas, highlighting concerns over anti-American and anti-Israel sentiments expressed during the event. Despite the backlash, Tlaib framed her remarks as a call to grassroots activism and political change, challenging established power structures. The event has intensified debates over American support for Israel, free speech, and the boundaries of political discourse in Congress.