Rep. Ro Khanna spoke at ArabCon, where multiple panelists refused to condemn October 7, praised convicted Holy Land Foundation leaders, and alleged 'Zionist‑controlled' professions. Khanna distanced himself while framing the appearance as a free‑speech commitment. This places a prominent Democrat alongside radical speakers whose claims are likely to reverberate in national discourse.
— It signals that extreme anti‑Israel positions are surfacing in mainstream‑adjacent political forums, posing coalition and legitimacy challenges for Democratic leadership.
2025.10.03
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Rep. Ro Khanna’s appearance at ArabCon—where panelists joked about condemning Oct. 7 and praised Holy Land Foundation figures—matches the idea that extreme anti‑Israel positions are surfacing in mainstream‑adjacent forums.
Stu Smith
2025.10.02
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Khanna’s attendance at ArabCon (Dearborn, Sept. 25–28) and quoted panel remarks (e.g., 'I never ever condemn Palestinian resistance'; 'law, medicine, and engineering are “Zionist‑controlled”').
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