That remark has led to new criticism from members of both parties that Omar is espousing anti-Semitic views. “I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign country,” Omar said, referring to politicians and special interest groups trying to pressure her and others to support Israel. Rashida Tlaib at Busboys and Poets in Washington. The negative connotation surrounding accusations of dual loyalty seems to be why Democrats and Republicans alike are irked by remarks Omar made last Wednesday during an event with Michigan Democratic Rep. “Whereas accusations of dual loyalty generally have an insidious, bigoted history,” the resolution reads, citing four examples that include the Japanese internment, the Dreyfuss affair and the treatment of Muslim Americans in the post-9/11 era. The resolution makes numerous references to “dual loyalty” that reject the premise that Jews can’t support Israel and be patriotic Americans, and likewise for Americans with ties to other nations. Rather, it lays out numerous whereas statements identifying anti-Semitic stereotypes and incidents of hate crimes that have resulted from such beliefs. The resolution does not specifically reference Omar, according to draft text obtained by Roll Call. Staff from the offices of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Foreign Affairs Chairman Eliot Engel, Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Ethics Chairman Ted Deutch worked on the resolution over the weekend but the text has yet to be finalized, according to a senior Democratic aide. House Democratic leaders on Wednesday will call up a vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism - a move meant to respond to anti-Israel comments made by Minnesota Democrat Rep.
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