Posted 1/18/2024, 10:56:00 PM
Rep. Salazar Ejects Rep. Lee from Cuba Hearing, Accusing Her of 'Communist Propaganda'
- Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) threw Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) out of a House subcommittee hearing on Cuba relations, accusing her of spreading "communist propaganda"
- Lee, who's not on the subcommittee, tried to speak but was shut down by Salazar, the Republican chairwoman
- Lee said Salazar silencing her was like how Cuba's government treats dissidents
- The confrontation led to a tense moment between the two congresswomen and Lee's Democratic allies
- Salazar said she used her authority as chairwoman to not allow Lee, an off-committee member, to "spread communist propaganda" during the Cuba hearing