Detroit News: Why this GOP Lawmaker is Voting Against Tlaib Censure

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Walberg made a comparison to former President Donald Trump and the Republicans, including Walberg, who reject the idea that Trump by his words brought about the "so-called insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021.

"How can I say to Rashida ― who stands up and speaks strongly at a rally calling for a cease-fire and attacking Israel and all of that ― how can I take any other position than, 'Rashida, I don't agree with you but I'll defend your First Amendment rights'?" Walberg said.

The eight-term congressman added that he urged Tlaib to "tone things down" and that he wished she'd retract her statements accusing Israel of bombing a hospital in Gaza in conflict with U.S. intelligence assessments.

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The full article can be read in The Detroit News, and was published on November 1.