Trump-scorned congresswomen were banned from traveling to Israel, then the decision was reversed for one and she no longer wants to go
B y Mona Austin A tweet form President Donald Trump led to two Congresswomen being blocked from visiting Israel. All accept two members of the U.S. Congress from the so-called "squad" are welcome in Israel. Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) were barred from visiting Israel after Pres. Trump said they were anti-Semetic Jew haters who should not be allowed to enter the country. Both women have criticized Israel in the past for its treatment of Palestinians. "They have become the face of the Democrat party," he added. This attack on the two leaders, who have also supported bids for impeaching the president, augments disdain against Muslims and the tendency of the president to entangle domestic issues in international relationships on his Twitter feed. This is the first time an American President has infringed on freedom of speech and expression of lawmakers and used his power to influence another gove...