Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri hit back at members of Code Pink, who have alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and have previously targeted him, saying they have “blood” on their hands.
Hawley was speaking after a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on anti-Semitism. Asked Democratic witness Maya Berry is executive director of the Arab American Institute and wrote on her Twitter profile: explain Hawley described himself as a “longtime Democratic activist.” As he did so, the video showed Code Pink activists swarming him and confronting him about his pro-Palestinian views.
Hawley responded to the protesters, saying: “You are run by China.”
“You all have Uighur blood on your hands,” Hawley continued.
Hawley then looked at one of the activists and said: “You're a disgrace.”
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“It's been an honor and an absolute privilege to be challenged by you,” Hawley added. “You are Chinese-funded liars and racists and it's been an honor to stand up to you.”(Related: Exclusive: China-backed activists storm Republican Sen. Josh Hawley's office after he accuses them of ties to China)
Code Pink also raided Hawley's office in April, when activists called for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas and denied ties to the Chinese regime.
Last year, the House Natural Resources Committee Release Oversight investigations into alleged Chinese influence over activist groups, including Code Pink.
“The Chinese Communist Party's nonprofit organizations have reportedly extended their reach into Code Pink,” the House committee said in its report. letter To Code Pink: “On August 5, 2023, The New York Times reported that Code Pink 'works closely with the Chinese government's media apparatus' and is 'part of a well-funded influence campaign' to promote the Chinese Communist Party's agenda. Code Pink is allegedly funded by Neville Roy Singham, a self-described socialist and now 'supporter of far-left movements' based in Shanghai, China. Photographs show Singham meeting regularly with Chinese Communist Party figures, including at Chinese Communist Party propaganda forums.”
“The Committee is concerned about increasing attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to influence U.S. policy. The Committee is also concerned that ties between the Chinese Communist Party and Code Pink's supporters, officers, and staff may influence Code Pink's political activity, advocacy, and lobbying activities regarding U.S. environmental, natural resources, and energy policy. As you may know, such political activity and lobbying activities may require compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA),” the Committee added.
Code Pink, along with other anti-Israel groups, organized a protest in Washington, DC in November to protest White House policy in the Israel-Hamas conflict. During the protest, crowds reportedly chanted “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” a phrase associated with anti-Semitism. According to to the American Jewish community. In February, individuals associated with Code Pink were indicted for vandalizing the residence of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in protest of Congress' support for Israel.