Maureen Galindo

Jewish Democrats express concerns about antisemitism and alienation within their party due to escalating tensions over Israel's actions in Gaza, warning it could impact the 2028 election in swing states with large Jewish populations. Specific incidents involving candidates and lawmakers have heightened alarm, with some Jewish Democrats considering leaving the party if the nominee is perceived as hostile to Israel.

A federal lawsuit alleges Jewish UCLA students were violently attacked and blocked from classes by an anti-Israel mob. The article also highlights a political operative's rebuke by Dave Portnoy over a collaboration pitch, a Texas Democrat's defeat after advocating imprisonment of 'Zionists,' and an Israeli ambassador's comparison of French leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon's rhetoric to Hitler.

Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo lost a congressional runoff election after controversially suggesting 'billionaire Zionists' should be detained in ICE facilities, drawing bipartisan condemnation. Despite claims of Republican donor influence on her campaign through a super PAC, her defeat has sparked debate over whether Democratic voters are rejecting extremist candidates.

Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo, a congressional candidate who controversially suggested 'billionaire Zionists' should be imprisoned in ICE detention centers, lost a runoff election to moderate Democrat Johnny Garcia. Her remarks sparked widespread condemnation from both parties, with Democratic leaders calling her comments 'vile' and 'disqualifying.' A GOP-linked super PAC, Lead Left PAC, donated $500,000 to her campaign despite her defeat.

Maureen Galindo, an antisemitic congressional candidate who advocated for the imprisonment and castration of 'billionaire Zionists,' lost the Texas primary but received 40% of the vote, securing over 5,700 votes in the runoff election.

Maureen Galindo is projected to lose the Texas Democratic House runoff to Johnny Garcia following recent accusations of antisemitism that disrupted the race. The allegations significantly impacted Galindo's campaign, leading to her defeat in the election.

Trump-backed Air Force veteran Carlos de la Cruz is projected to win the GOP runoff in Texas’ 35th Congressional District against state lawmaker John Lujan. The newly redistricted, Trump-friendly district, now stretching to San Antonio, could see de la Cruz join his sister, Rep. Monica de la Cruz, in the House, mirroring historical sibling congressional pairs.

Trump-backed Air Force veteran Carlos de la Cruz is projected to win the GOP runoff for Texas’ 35th Congressional District against state lawmaker John Lujan. The newly redrawn district, now more Trump-friendly, will face a November general election with Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo, who faces backlash for antisemitic remarks. The de la Cruz family could join a historical trend of sibling siblings in Congress.

Progressive sex therapist Maureen Galindo lost the Democratic runoff for Texas’ 35th District after facing accusations of antisemitism and condemnation from her party. Johnny Garcia, backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and major endorsements, defeated Galindo, who claimed her controversial comments were misinterpreted. The race, targeted by Republicans, will now face Trump-backed candidate Carlos De La Cruz.

Democrat Maureen Galindo, a sex therapist accused of antisemitism for suggesting imprisoning 'American Zionists,' lost a primary runoff to Johnny Garcia, a moderate Bexar County official. The redrawn 35th District, now favoring Republicans, faced backlash from Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over Galindo's rhetoric.

Democrat Maureen Galindo, a controversial sex therapist accused of antisemitism for suggesting 'American Zionists' be imprisoned at an ICE detention center, was defeated in a primary runoff by Johnny Garcia. The race for the newly redistricted 35th District in Texas drew national attention, with Galindo's rhetoric condemned by Democratic leaders including Hakeem Jeffries and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Democrat Johnny Garcia won the Texas House primary after his rival, Maureen Galindo, faced backlash for antisemitic comments. The candidates participated in a forum in San Antonio on May 6.

Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win his House primary runoff in Texas, defeating rival Maureen Galindo, who faced criticism for antisemitic remarks. Garcia, a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office public information officer, is now the preferred candidate of national Democrats.

Maureen Galindo, a Democratic House candidate in Texas's 35th Congressional District, faces antisemitism accusations over social media comments and blames local journalists for twisting her words. The backlash includes criticism from both national and local Democrats, as well as Republicans.

Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo's antisemitic comments have sparked significant backlash as the primary runoff determines the party's candidate for the San Antonio congressional district. The controversy has drawn attention to her rhetoric ahead of the election.

Maureen Galindo, a progressive with limited political experience, is running in a Texas House runoff election. The article questions whether her controversial 'Zionists' comments will impact the race.

House Democrats condemned Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo for antisemitic remarks suggesting ICE detention centers should imprison 'American Zionists.' They called her comments 'demented' and urged her to withdraw, while accusing Republicans of indirectly supporting her campaign through a super PAC with unproven GOP ties.

House Democrats condemned Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo for antisemitic remarks suggesting ICE detention centers should be used to imprison 'American Zionists.' They accused her of promoting harmful rhetoric and criticized Republicans for allegedly supporting her campaign through a super PAC called Lead Left, despite no evidence of GOP ties.

Border czar Tom Homan responded to Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo's controversial campaign posts threatening to imprison ICE agents and "American Zionists" at a detention facility. Homan refused to back down, telling her to "bring it" and affirmed the Trump administration's commitment to its immigration agenda despite threats. Galindo's comments drew bipartisan condemnation, with prominent Democrats including AOC and Hakeem Jeffries distancing themselves from her congressional campaign.

Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas is facing bipartisan condemnation for antisemitic comments about converting an immigration detention facility into a 'prison for American Zionists.' Democrats are working to distance themselves from her campaign in the Texas 35th congressional district primary against Johnny Garcia, while alleging conservative groups may be supporting her candidacy.

Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas is facing bipartisan condemnation and accusations of antisemitism after suggesting she would convert an immigration detention facility into a prison for American Zionists. Democrats are attempting to distance themselves from Galindo and alleging conservative groups may be supporting her campaign in the Democratic primary for Texas's 35th congressional district.

Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo faced backlash for proposing legislation to imprison 'American Zionists,' which she claims was mischaracterized by journalists and her own party. Galindo blamed the DCCC and her runoff opponent Johnny Garcia for fueling controversy over her comments, while maintaining she never called for internment camps but rather the imprisonment of 'billionaire American Zionists' involved in what she called 'genocidal prison systems.'

Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo from South Texas faced backlash for posts proposing imprisonment of 'American Zionists' and making antisemitic accusations. She blamed journalists and her own party's campaign arm (DCCC) for mischaracterizing her comments, while her opponent Johnny Garcia condemned her statements as having no place in the Democratic Party.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched a $35,000 ad buy against Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas' 35th district ahead of a May 26 runoff, citing her antisemitic remarks including statements about converting an ICE facility into a 'prison for American Zionists.' The intervention came after pressure from party members, with the DCCC backing opponent Johnny Garcia, a local sheriff's deputy.

Texas Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo clarified controversial social media posts about converting an ICE detention center into a prison for 'American Zionists,' claiming she was misrepresented and received death threats. Her remarks sparked sharp condemnation from Democratic party leaders including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Galindo is competing in a runoff election against Johnny Garcia for the House seat in Texas's 35th Congressional District.

Texas Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo clarified controversial social media posts about converting an ICE detention center into a prison for 'American Zionists,' claiming she was misrepresented and received death threats. Her comments drew swift condemnation from Democratic leaders including AOC and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who called her rhetoric 'vile' and 'disqualifying.' Galindo faces a primary runoff election against Johnny Garcia next week.

Two Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Josh Gottheimer, vow to force repeated expulsion votes against fellow Democrat Maureen Galindo if she wins her Texas congressional runoff election. Galindo, a sex therapist, has made antisemitic comments including calls to jail 'American Zionists' and support for turning an ICE facility into a prison for Zionists. Democratic leadership has condemned her statements as 'disqualifying' while expressing concern about rising antisemitism in the party.

Two Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Josh Gottheimer, vow to force repeated expulsion votes against fellow Democrat Maureen Galindo if she wins her Texas congressional race in May. Galindo, running in a San Antonio-based district, has made antisemitic comments calling for jailing of 'American Zionists' and claiming Zionists should be castrated, prompting Democratic Party leadership to condemn her candidacy as 'disqualifying.'

House Democrats are trying to contain Texas Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo's controversial comments, including her desire to turn an ICE facility into a prison for American Zionists. A mysterious PAC is spending hundreds of thousands to boost Galindo, which Democrats allege is a Republican attempt to ensure the GOP candidate faces a weak opponent. Galindo's campaign has sparked widespread condemnation from Democratic leaders and organizations.

Multiple Democrats are criticizing Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo for her remarks about turning an ICE detention center into a prison for American Zionists. Galindo has backed conspiracy theories and made incendiary comments about her opponent. The criticism is centered around her controversial statements.

A Democratic congressional candidate's antisemitic rant has sparked controversy, with party leaders attempting to shift blame to Republicans. The candidate, Maureen Galindo, pledged to open a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers. Democratic leaders have condemned her comments and accused GOP leaders of backing her candidacy.

Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo sparked controversy with antisemitic comments, prompting party leaders to shift blame to Republicans. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee condemned Galindo's remarks. The incident has led to a backlash against Galindo's candidacy.

Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo faces criticism from party members over antisemitic comments in the Texas 35th Congressional District runoff. Galindo is competing against Johnny Garcia in the May 26 runoff election in the San Antonio-area district.

Maureen Galindo, a Democratic House candidate in Texas, faces backlash from both parties over antisemitic comments. The comments have sparked widespread condemnation, including from House Democratic leaders. Galindo's candidacy has been marred by the controversy surrounding her remarks.

Texas Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo faces backlash for pledging to imprison 'American Zionists' at an ICE facility, with critics calling her remarks antisemitic. Galindo is running for a seat in the 35th Congressional District against Johnny Garcia. Her comments have drawn rebuke from fellow Democrats and prompted others to distance themselves from her campaign.

Texas Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo faces criticism for her antisemitic remarks, including pledging to imprison 'American Zionists' at an ICE facility. Her comments have drawn rebuke from fellow Democrats and prompted some to distance themselves from her campaign. Galindo's runoff campaign has also raised concerns about a mystery super PAC with ties to Republicans.