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‘Should Be Like Nagasaki And Hiroshima’: Congressman Tim Walberg Takes Flak For Gaza Comments Caught On Video

Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan told voters at a town hall in Dundee on March 25 that the U.S. would not send “a dime” of aid to Gaza, but would instead address the situation. He sparked outrage by saying it should be treated “just like Nagasaki or Hiroshima.”

Tim Walberg, the Republican representative for Michigan’s 5th Congressional District, can be heard on video answering questions from voters. [the Gazans]? ” according to the video and news reports, referring to President Biden’s recent humanitarian efforts in the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict. washington post.

Wahlberg answers this question: “We shouldn’t be spending a penny on humanitarian aid. We’re going to end up like Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Let’s get this over with quickly.” It is said that he does not appear on screen for the entirety of the video. “It should be the same in Ukraine,” the lawmaker later said, the newspaper reported.

The comment drew immediate backlash from Democrats, including Rep. Haley Stevens. saying “Threatening, threatening, or God forbid using nuclear weapons is an unacceptable tactic of war in the 21st century.” Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee Said The comments were “horrifying and shocking.”

Wahlberg responded to criticism of X by explaining that his remarks were figurative and that the short clip took them out of context. “As a child who grew up during the Cold War, the last thing I want to advocate for is the use of nuclear weapons,” he wrote. “My reasoning was the exact opposite of what was reported. The sooner the war ends, the fewer innocent lives will be caught in the crossfire.” (Related article: Biden changes his stance on Gaza ‘ceasefire’ as activist pressure mounts and election approaches

The Daily Caller reached out to Rep. Walberg’s office for comment, but did not receive a response.

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