Tlaib defends support of BDS movement

Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib boasted her support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, or BDS, movement Sunday and explained that she has not called for boycotts of countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia because she has not had the opportunity.

Tlaib denounced the Israeli government for what she called “racist policies” and alleged mistreatment of Palestinians, but when pressed by CNN host Jake Tapper if she would rebuke oppressive governments in the Middle East, Tlaib doubled down on her attack on Israel.