Haley Campaign Press Release - DeSantis Continues to Embrace Anti-Israel Congressman Who Votes With The Squad

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Ron DeSantis continues to brag about campaigning with the most anti-Israel Republican in Congress, Rep. Thomas Massie. When asked about Massie's notorious record, DeSantis defended Massie.

DeSantis falsely claimed that Massie is simply against foreign aid. He should take a closer look at the record. Massie routinely votes against recognizing Israel's right to exist, condemning antisemitism, cracking down on Iranian terrorism, criticizing the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, and sanctioning terrorist organizations. DeSantis-ally Thomas Massie votes with the Squad on Israel and terrorism more often than he votes with Republicans. None of that is connected to foreign aid.

When Massie posted an antisemitic meme, he was denounced by Republican Jewish Coalition president Matt Brooks: "Shame on you @RepThomasMassie. You're a disgrace to the US Congress and to the Republican Party."

Nikki Haley called out DeSantis on the trail in Altoona, Iowa last night: "You can't be pro-Israel and bring the most anti-Israel Republican into this state, who voted against fighting antisemitism on college campuses. And that's who he brought to your state."

Will Ron DeSantis denounce his ally's record on these important issues?

• Dec. 13, 2023: Massie was the only Republican to vote against a resolution condemning antisemitism on university campuses and the testimony of university presidents.
• Dec. 5, 2023: Massie tweeted an anti-Israel meme.
• Dec. 5, 2023: Massie was the only Republican and only one of 14 members to vote against a resolution strongly condemning the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world.
• Nov. 30, 2023: Massie was the only Republican to vote against the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act.
• Nov. 28, 2023: Massie was the only member of Congress to vote against a resolution reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.
• Nov. 2, 2023: Massie was the only Republican and one of 23 members to vote against a resolution condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education.
• Nov. 1, 2023: Massie was the only Republican to vote against the Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act, a bill that would impose sanctions on terrorist organizations.
• Oct. 25, 2023: Massie was the only Republican and only 1 of 10 members to vote against a resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
• April 25, 2023: Massie was the only Republican and 1 of 19 members to vote against a resolution that honored the U.S.-Israeli relationship on Israeli Independence Day.
• July 23, 2019: Massie was the lone Republican to vote against a resolution condemning the BDS movement.