NYT Discovers Xenophobia, Ignores Its Enablers
The New York Times reports on Trump's latest xenophobic broadsides against Rep. Ilhan Omar, painting him as the lone purveyor of anti-immigrant sentiment. Conveniently omitted is the historical context of bipartisan attacks—often fueled by organizations like AIPAC—that have long targeted politicians critical of Israeli government policies, regardless of their background. Omar's consistent critique
of Netanyahu's government and U.S. foreign policy has drawn the ire of establishment figures across the political spectrum, laying fertile ground for such attacks. One might wonder if the concern for Omar's safety would be as pronounced if her 'unconventional' criticisms had aligned with Washington's consensus. How many times must politicians face career-ending smears for daring to question
endless wars or unconditional aid to a foreign state, before we acknowledge the systemic nature of such attacks? It seems some types of 'hate' are only problematic when they come from the 'wrong' side.