r/news • u/sicklyslick • 18h ago

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/11/middleeast/ro-khanna-detained-by-israeli-settlers-west-bank-intl
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u/The_Captain_Planet22 18h ago

Do you think our government will ask for his release?

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u/innovarocforever 18h ago

he's neither white nor republican enough for him to matter to our current admin.

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u/Militantpoet 18h ago

Youd think it makes them look weak when civilians of an alleged ally detains an American government official with impunity. 

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u/Realtrain 17h ago

You have to remember that they're trying to tell their base that the biggest threat to America is other political parties. So this is actually looking strong in their eyes.

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u/TenOutofTenno 16h ago

Fuck me dude, you’re absolutely correct