House Democratic leaders condemn Texas candidate for antisemitic comments
House Democratic leaders have condemned Texas candidate Maureen Galindo for her antisemitic comments made on social media. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Suzan DelBene criticized her remarks, stating they are disqualifying for a candidate in the Democratic Party. The controversy has been exacerbated by allegations of Republican funding aimed at boosting her candidacy in a competitive district.
- ▪Maureen Galindo made antisemitic comments regarding Zionists on social media.
- ▪Top House Democrats, including Hakeem Jeffries, have publicly condemned her statements.
- ▪There are allegations that a shadowy group is funding her campaign to influence the election.
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2026 ElectionHouse Democratic leaders condemn Texas candidate for antisemitic commentsA secretive outside group has spent significantly on boosting the Democrat in a district that could be competitive this fall — drawing accusations that the effort is funded by Republicans.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Maureen Galindo, a Democratic House candidate in Texas, faces backlash from both parties over antisemitic comments.Katina Zentz / San Antonio Express-News via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 9:51 PM EDTBy Ben KamisarTop House Democrats are condemning a Texas Democratic candidate days after she took to social media to say she’d turn an immigration detention center into a “prison for American Zionists” if she won.
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