(Fox News) Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer remained silent after protesters in Dearborn, Michigan, who shouted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” during an International Al-Quds Day rally were condemned by the White House and local leaders.
The hour-long rally was held in front of the Henry Ford Centennial Library on Friday and was led by local activist Takek Bazzi.
In the video, posted by the Middle East Media Research Institute, Bazzi denounced Israel and America.
“Death to America, Death to America,” the protesters chanted.
“Death to Israel, Death to Israel,” they echoed.
The White House condemned the Dearborn, Michigan protest on Tuesday. Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer remained silent following the pro-Palestinian protests. (Getty Images)
Local activist Takek Bazzi led a pro-Palestinian rally at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn, Michigan on April 5, 2024. (Middle East Media Research Institute)
Bazzi said that the chants were in honor of former Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini.
“Imam Khomeini, who declared International Al Quds Day, this is why he would say to pour all of your chants and all of your shots upon the head of America,” Bazzi said.
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 9, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
When questioned by Fox News, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that President Biden condemned the chant.
