Pelosi insulting Americans – Moscow — RT World News
State Department spokeswoman said attempts to smear pro-Palestinian protests as “tinged” with Russia are an insult to voters
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is insulting American voters by trying to blame Moscow for the wave of pro-Palestinian protests across the country.
The prominent Democrat has linked pro-Palestinian protests in the US to alleged foreign influence on multiple occasions, most recently in an interview with Irish public broadcaster Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) this week. Pelosi also took issue with US President Joe Biden's “genocidal Joe” moniker over his failure to pressure Israel to show more restraint in its military campaign in Gaza.
Pelosi acknowledged that pro-Palestinian sentiment could influence Biden's support during the US presidential election in November, and claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to elect the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump.
“It's in Putin's interest – what's his name? – to win. So I see some encouragement on the part of the Russians for some of what's going on.” The demonstrations claimed. She acknowledged that pro-Palestinian activists are sincere in their feelings, however “Some of it has a Russian flair.”
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi points out that some pro-Palestinian protests, especially those against President Biden, have a “Russian tinge.” From the Russians.” pic.twitter.com/WgDByTwkGZ
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In response to Pelosi's statements in a social media post, Zakharova said they “It can only be considered an insult to Americans and a disregard for democracy.”
In January, the former House Speaker called on the FBI to investigate the funding of pro-Palestinian groups, claiming that their demands for a ceasefire in Gaza were unacceptable. “Putin's message.” Pelosi was also caught on camera attacking the protesters outside her home, demanding that they do so “Back to China” Presumably where they are “Headquarters” She was present.
Biden's approval ratings took a hit among Democratic voters because of his pro-Israel stance, despite Pelosi's insistence that the president was as well. “Biggest advocate for humanitarian aid to Palestinians” Amidst the conflict in Gaza. He added: “The groups that came out with their protests place some of the blame at his doorstep, while he is the only one who defends this level.” she added.
“Go back to China where you came from!” Nancy Pelosi lost her temper after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied her path. “For them,” Pelosi said recently [the protesters] “The call for a ceasefire is Mr. Putin's message.” pic.twitter.com/rWjuag4H4v
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Local authorities across the United States this week used force to break up pro-Palestinian rallies on college campuses, with mass arrests reported in some cases. Protesters have been targeted at Yale, Harvard, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Southern California and other institutions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the American campaign, describing the activists 'Anti-Semitic mobs' Comparing them to Nazi sympathizers in the 1930s.
Putin has publicly stated that he would be more comfortable with that “predictable” And “old school” Biden is better than Trump as the next president of the United States.
