Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online
California Democratic Rep. Derek Tran is facing online backlash for hosting leaders from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) at a Capitol Hill event, amid controversy over CAIR's alleged ties to Hamas and past statements by its officials criticizing Israel. Among the attendees was Hussam Ayloush, who has said 'Israel should be attacked' and denied Israel's right to self-defense. Critics condemned the event as endorsing a group linked to terrorism, while Tran defended it as part of fighting Islamophobia and protecting civil rights. The controversy follows CAIR's support for Tran during his 2024 campaign and prior legal scrutiny of the organization.
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Politics Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online Rep Derek Tran welcomed CAIR leaders to Capitol Hill event, including a figure who once said 'Israel should be attacked' By Bonny Chu Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:38pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California Democrat is facing backlash after hosting a Hamas-associated group at his office on Capitol Hill last week.
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