The primary is over. Abdul El-Sayed’s deranged supporters should leave Congresswoman Haley Stevens alone. pic.twitter.com/qenIIV73Kk
— Jake Altman (@TradeUnionJake) September 17, 2026
We now know the circumstances, or at least have a theory. Representative Stevens tweets
Earlier today, I was leaving a Science Committee hearing, standing up for science to address climate change, when I was once again followed, shouted at, and harassed by two rogue paid actors attempting to intimidate. Let me be clear: I have always wanted the wars in the Middle East to end. I believe in a two-state solution that gives Israelis and Palestinians peace, security, dignity, and a home. People are free to disagree with me, challenge me, and protest my positions. That is democracy. But disagreement is not license for intimidation or harassment. I’m not on the ballot anymore. So, what exactly are we accomplishing by continuing to tear each other apart? There is too much at stake to spend our energy villainizing people on our own side or like me who are not coming back to Congress. We should be putting our energy into protecting Social Security, defending voting rights, lowering costs, standing up for science, and defending the people who sent us here. Disagreement is democracy. Intimidation isn’t. Let’s get back to work.
In her third to last paragraph and sentence, Stevens makes a good point. Most of the individuals most intent on cancelling supporters of Israel don't mention protecting Social Security. Or voting rights. Or standing up for science. Or reigning in the unchecked power of artificial intelligence. Or the rights of labor, of consumers, or even of minorities in the USA.
Neither do they appear to support a two-state solution. For them, it is "from the river to the sea," from the Jordan to the Mediterranean, a complete elimination of Israel.
They're unlikely to see that dream fulfilled. However, they may splinter the Democratic Party, resulting in the election of more Republicans. They're from the party generally supportive of more Israeli settlements on the West Bank, more offensive weaponry for Israel, continued war against Iran, and whatever development profitable to the Trump family springs up in Gaza. It's irony, but for many it would be mission accomplished.
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