Scott Campaign Press Release - FOX News: Tim Scott blasts media, 'The Squad' for becoming 'disgusting' extension of 'Hamas propaganda machine'

FOX News
Andrew Mark Miller
October 18, 2023

"South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott blasted media outlets for spreading Hamas' claim that an Israeli missile struck a Gaza hospital killing hundreds — which Israel has flatly denied — and called progressive members of the so-called Squad "disgusting" for spreading what he called 'propaganda.'

"'Frankly, I know we shouldn't expect more from the Squad, but The Squad becoming an extension of the Hamas propaganda machine, it is disgraceful, and it is costly,' the GOP presidential candidate told Fox News Digital by phone on Wednesday.

"'I think we should be very careful to allow it any daylight.'
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"'It's just disgusting, to be honest with you, I can't think of a clearer word,' Scott told Fox News Digital. 'Not only is it misinformed and wrongheaded, but it's deadly.'

"'This morning, I started thinking about the fact that now Israel's going to have to fight a war, a second war, but it is a war against information, and this could be the most dangerous war, because this war has real consequences, and we're seeing the consequences immediately taking the word of an evil, lying terrorist organization.'
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"'Hezbollah is mobilizing, there's been a specific and clear attempt led by Hamas to weaken Israel's standing, and when the media buys into that, it creates a misinformation war that could be more deadly than the actual physical war.'
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"'These are dangerous times, and part of that being led by members of Congress, having one flying the Palestinian flag the last time I checked in the halls of Congress, paid for by the American taxpayers,' Scott said, referring to the Palestinian flag hanging outside of Tlaib's office.

"'That's a dangerous mixed message to send right now.'"
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Read the full piece here.