Tlaib-backed socialists cry foul after venue cancels event, citing security concerns

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An organization backing socialist candidates in Florida took to social media on Friday to bash a venue scheduled to host a campaign rally after the company canceled the reservation over Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) attending.

Gen Z for Change, a progressive nonprofit, was scheduled to host a “Chomp the Oligarchy” rally near Fort Lauderdale at the Venue in Wilton Manors with Tlaib as a featured guest. The organization claimed their reservation was canceled “following a vile and islamophobic intimidation campaign from right-wing agitators and conservative Democrats,” noting they were given an ultimatum on Tlaib’s attendance.

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