Lawmaker and Activists Criticize Schumer Over Israel Stances and Absence from Jewish Event
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Congressman Mike Lawler and Dov Hikind slammed Senator Chuck Schumer for not attending the COJO breakfast and for interfering in Israeli politics.
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Councilwoman Inna Vernikov also called out Schumer's absence from the event after he recently "stabbed Israel in the back".
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Hikind posted a video attacking Schumer as a "coward" for not attending and said it would have been a day they wouldn't forget if he had shown up.
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Lawler received a Distinguished Statesmanship Award at the event for his strong support of Israel and the Jewish community.
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Lawler emphasized the importance of the U.S. supporting Israel as an ally and not interfering in its domestic politics.