GOP Rep, CNN Anchor Clash Over Antisemitism Resolution: 'Trying to Question My Intelligence?' - The Messenger
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GOP Rep, CNN Anchor Clash Over Antisemitism Resolution: ‘Trying to Question My Intelligence?’

Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie complained the resolution equated antisemitism with anti-Zionism

Kentuck Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (center) speaks to reporters. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and CNN host Kate Bolduan clashed over the interpretation of a resolution about antisemitism in an interview Friday.

The two were discussing House Resolution 888, entitled "Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist." Massie was the only representative to vote against it.

When asked about it, the lawmaker argued that “inside of that resolution, they equate anti-Zionism with antisemitism.”

Bolduan refuted Massie's claim and began quoting from the resolution.

"Congratulations, you are able to read the name of the resolution. I don’t vote on the names," Massie interrupted.

"Oh Congressman, I don't think you’re trying to question my intelligence now, are you?" Bolduan responded.

Massie argued he had done more research into the resolution and therefore understood it better.

"I’m happy to have you on any time to discuss, and will continue to do my research," Bolduan said. "I do not appreciate when someone even suggests or insinuates that I’m not prepared."

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