Democratic “Squad” member Rep. Rashida Tlaib unleashed a profanity-laced Rashida Tlaib Palestine speech that condemned the United States as a genocidal “empire” and threatened pro-Israel politicians during a radical conference in her hometown of Detroit. The Palestinian-American congresswoman’s inflammatory remarks at the weekend gathering have sparked bipartisan outrage and renewed calls for her censure.
The fiery address took place Sunday at the second annual People’s Conference for Palestine, which drew approximately 4,600 attendees to Detroit’s Huntington Place convention center. The three-day event, running from August 29-31, featured a lineup of controversial speakers including former prisoners of Israel who were released in a Hamas hostage deal.
Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American woman in Congress, has repeatedly faced criticism for her extreme anti-Israel positions since first taking office in 2019. The Detroit-born Democrat was formally censured by the House in November 2023 following comments made in the wake of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks that left over 1,200 Israelis dead.
Tlaib’s Explosive Rashida Tlaib Palestine Speech Targets “Genocide Enablers”
Speaking to the enthusiastic crowd as the conference’s closing speaker, Tlaib directed her most inflammatory language at supporters of Israel, shouting: “I want to say to all of them, every genocide enabler, look at this room motherf—ers, we ain’t going anywhere.”
The Michigan representative’s rage-filled address continued with allegations of systematic violence against Palestinians.
“They thought they could rape us, kill us, violently uproot us from our olive tree farms, starve our children to death, and we would disappear,” Tlaib declared. “Well, guess what, now we’re in Congress, and we’re in every corner of the United States. We are just getting started.”
America Described as “Evil Empire” Built on “Oppression”
Tlaib didn’t reserve her ire solely for Israel. The progressive congresswoman also turned her sights on America itself, describing the United States as an “empire in Washington, D.C.” while claiming “the political structures that I have to work in, that we all are surrounded by, was built on slavery and genocide and rape and oppression.”
Her anti-American rhetoric echoed similar statements from other conference speakers. During a panel session, Sachin Peddada, identified as a Ph.D. student in economics and research coordinator at Progressive International, called the U.S. “evil” and urged activists to “destroy the idea of America in Americans’ heads.”
“To obfuscate that point or beat around the bush there does not serve us; we live in an evil country, that’s just what’s happening,” Peddada said to enthusiastic applause.
Tlaib Claims “Gaza Tactics” Being Used Against Americans
In a particularly alarming segment of her speech, Tlaib suggested that tactics used in Gaza were being deployed against American citizens.
“What’s been tested on the killing fields of Gaza is already being deployed right here in the streets of America,” the congresswoman claimed. “What our government is willing to do to Palestinians, they are willing to do to all of you.”
She further alleged connections between U.S. foreign and domestic policies: “It is no surprise to me, as the daughter of Detroit, that I see our government, that has supplied the bombs and excuses Israel from destroying literally every single day hospitals, communities in Gaza, and manufacturing mass starvation, is also the same government that’s defunding healthcare and food assistance programs here in our country.”
Concluding this portion of her remarks, Tlaib proclaimed, “Gaza is the compass in this country.”
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Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA), who previously introduced a censure resolution against Tlaib, condemned the congresswoman’s latest remarks.
“Rep. Tlaib continues to vilify her colleagues, endanger the lives of Jewish people, and celebrate terrorism through her inflammatory rhetoric,” Carter told Fox News. “Her latest outburst at this radical conference only reinforces why she was censured last year and demonstrates her complete disregard for her congressional duties.”
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, also criticized Tlaib’s participation in the controversial conference.
“It’s deeply troubling to see a sitting member of Congress addressing an event featuring speakers who have openly praised terrorist organizations and called America ‘evil,'” Greenblatt said. “Rep. Tlaib’s profanity-laced rhetoric further inflames tensions at a time when Jewish Americans are experiencing record levels of antisemitic incidents.”
Detroit’s Jewish community
For Detroit’s Jewish community, the conference and Tlaib’s remarks hit especially close to home. Rabbi Daniel Syme of Temple Beth El in suburban Bloomfield Hills expressed concern about the impact on local interfaith relations.
“Many in our congregation have worked for decades to build bridges with our Muslim neighbors in Detroit,” Syme explained. “When a representative from our region uses such divisive language and participates in events featuring extremist voices, it makes that vital work much more difficult.”
Sarah Goldstein, 67, a lifelong Detroit resident whose parents survived the Holocaust, attended a small counter-protest outside the conference.
“My family knows what real genocide looks like,” Goldstein said. “To hear our congresswoman use that term so carelessly while addressing people who celebrate Hamas’s October 7 massacre is beyond painful. It feels like our community’s safety concerns are being dismissed entirely.”
Balanced Perspective
Defenders of Tlaib argue that her passionate advocacy stems from genuine concern for Palestinian civilians caught in the ongoing conflict. Layla Elabed, director of the advocacy group New Generation for Palestine and Tlaib’s niece, told The Detroit News that the congresswoman is “simply speaking truth to power.”
“Representative Tlaib has consistently advocated for the protection of all human life and an end to the violence,” Elabed said. “Her criticism is directed at policies, not people, and she represents the voices of many constituents who feel unheard on this issue.”
Political analysts note that Tlaib’s rhetoric reflects growing tensions within the Democratic Party over Israel policy. Dr. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former State Department Middle East negotiator, observed that the progressive wing has become increasingly vocal in their criticism.
“What we’re seeing is an intensification of the divide between traditional pro-Israel Democrats and the party’s progressive flank,” Miller explained. “Rep. Tlaib represents the most outspoken edge of that divide, and her language at this conference highlights just how deep those fractures have become.”
Conclusion
The fallout from Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Palestine speech continues to reverberate through Washington, with Republicans signaling potential new censure resolutions and even some moderate Democrats privately expressing concern about the inflammatory rhetoric. As tensions in the Middle East show no signs of abating, Tlaib’s provocative stance ensures that she will remain a lightning rod figure in American politics, particularly on issues related to Israel and Palestinian rights. Whether her approach alienates potential allies or energizes her base remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: The Detroit conference marks a new chapter in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Squad member’s Middle East advocacy.
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FAQ Section
Q: What exactly did Rashida Tlaib say in her Palestine speech that caused controversy?
A: During her Palestine speech at the Detroit conference, Rep. Tlaib used profanity when addressing “genocide enablers,” saying “look at this room motherf—ers, we ain’t going anywhere.” She also described America as an “empire” built on “slavery and genocide,” and claimed tactics used in Gaza were being deployed against Americans.
Q: Has Tlaib faced consequences for her anti-Israel comments in the past?
A: Yes. The House of Representatives voted to censure Tlaib in November 2023 for anti-Israel comments following the October 7 Hamas attacks. She had previously drawn bipartisan criticism for sharing social media content with the phrase “From the river to the sea,” a slogan many consider to call for Israel’s elimination.
Q: What was the People’s Conference for Palestine in Detroit?
A: The People’s Conference for Palestine was a three-day event held at Detroit’s Huntington Place from August 29-31, 2025, drawing approximately 4,600 attendees. The conference featured controversial speakers, including former prisoners of Israel released in a Hamas deal, and faced criticism for featuring individuals with extremist views.
Q: Who are “The Squad” and what are their positions on Israel?
A: “The Squad” refers to a group of progressive Democratic representatives including Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY), Ilhan Omar (MN), Ayanna Pressley (MA), Jamaal Bowman (NY), and Cori Bush (MO). Several Squad members have been outspoken critics of Israel and U.S. support for Israeli military actions.
Q: How has Rashida Tlaib’s Palestinian heritage influenced her politics?
A: As the first Palestinian-American woman elected to Congress, Tlaib has frequently cited her heritage as a driving force behind her advocacy. She has relatives in the West Bank and has been a vocal critic of Israel’s policies toward Palestinians, positioning herself as a voice for a community she believes lacks adequate representation in American politics.
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