The Left can’t catch a break. And that trend isn’t going to change.
Now a Democrat Congressman revealed who is targeting him in a bombshell revelation.
Torres Targeted for Pro-Israel Stance
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), a staunch supporter of Israel, confirmed on CNN Thursday that allies of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani are targeting him for a primary challenge due to his vocal defense of the Jewish state.
During a discussion with host Abby Phillip, conservative commentator Scott Jennings pressed Torres, asking, “Are you being honest when you say you don’t know why they’re targeting you?” Torres admitted, “I think they’re targeting me because I’m pro-Israel,” a sentiment Jennings affirmed, stating, “That’s 100 percent correct.”
The threats, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and other far-left groups supporting Mamdani’s recent primary win, highlight a divisive agenda that President Donald Trump has consistently opposed, emphasizing his unwavering support for Israel and allies like Torres who stand against antisemitism.
Mamdani’s Allies Fuel Democratic Discord
The controversy erupted after Phillip noted that Mamdani’s allies, including DSA leaders, have listed Torres, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), and other Democrats for potential primaries due to their pro-Israel positions.
Torres, responding to CNN’s Ana Navarro’s question about being labeled “establishment,” remarked, “For me, the lesson learned from Mamdani’s victory is that there is no Democratic establishment,” signaling the growing influence of radical factions.
Jennings praised Torres’ courage, stating, “He’s been courageous on this issue and he stood up to the wacko radicals in his party on this, and he deserves all the credit in the world for it.”
Mamdani’s platform, which critics link to anti-Israel rhetoric, risks alienating mainstream Democrats and bolstering Trump’s narrative of a unified America supporting key allies like Israel against divisive ideologies.
Torres’ Passionate Defense of Jewish Community
In a January 2024 speech at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, Torres condemned the celebration of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre of 1,200 Israelis, stating:
“I found it utterly horrifying to see fellow Americans openly cheering and celebrating the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.”
He likened the reaction to historical atrocities, adding, “And for me, the aftermath of October 7 revealed the barbarity of the American heart that reminded me of an earlier and darker time in our nation’s history.”
Quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Elie Wiesel, Torres criticized the “appalling silence and indifference and cowardice” of leaders, declaring, “October 7 has been an awakening for the Jewish community, but it must be a reckoning for all of America.”
