'Squad' members unite against Boulder attack

An Egyptian national’s violent assault on peaceful demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, advocating for the return of Israeli hostages has stirred a firestorm of concern.

The incident, a gut-punch to civility, underscores the growing challenge of antisemitism and the need to reject violence as a response to disagreement.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to social media, decrying the attack and framing it as part of a broader antisemitic surge, Fox News reported.

Her sympathy for Jewish communities is noted, though one wonders if her passion for “root causes” extends to the cultural currents her party often tiptoes around.

Rep. Ilhan Omar, no stranger to controversy over past remarks, condemned the violence and extended solidarity. It’s a welcome gesture, but consistency matters—voters notice when outrage feels like a press release rather than a principle.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib called for peace and unity, which is commendable. Yet her selective focus on certain injustices often leaves gaps that skeptics, fairly or not, fill with assumptions. Unity starts with addressing all hate, not just the kind that fits a narrative.

New Voices, Same Script?

Freshman Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) labeled the attack “horrific,” echoing the need for community safety. Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL) went global, tying local violence to international strife. Noble, but it risks diluting the issue—Boulder’s pain deserves its own spotlight.

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL), the Gen-Z congressman, called for eradicating hatred. Youthful idealism is refreshing, but hatred’s a hydra; cutting off one head requires a plan, not just a hashtag.

The Trump Jab: Predictable, but Is It Productive?

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) didn’t miss a chance to swipe at former President Trump, blaming his policies for “chaos and fear.” It’s a tired playbook—pinning local tragedies on a political foe.

Trump’s rhetoric could be divisive, no question, but tying him to this attack feels like a stretch. If we’re pointing fingers, how about the progressive agenda’s soft spot for policies that let tensions fester? Accountability cuts both ways.

Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) stayed silent as of Monday, a curious absence amid the chorus. Sometimes, saying nothing speaks louder than words.

Antisemitism and the Bigger Picture

The unified condemnation from Congress is a start, but it’s not enough. Antisemitism isn’t a one-off; it’s a persistent stain, often cloaked in “criticism” of policy.

Conservatives have long warned that unchecked cultural shifts—where free speech gets muzzled and division gets platformed—create fertile ground for hate.

The left’s obsession with “woke” ideals sometimes blinds it to real threats, like the antisemitism creeping into public discourse.