Official Press Release from US Congressman Jamaal Bowman
Today, after Congressmembers Jamaal Bowman and Marjorie Taylor-Greene got into a light back-and-forth over her complicity in the George Santos saga, Taylor-Greene held a press conference and accused Jamaal Bowman of “leading a mob” against her, while “cursing,” “yelling, shouting, and raising his voice” with his “aggressive” “physical mannerisms.” Video of the conversation proves that she is lying.
“This is why it is so important that we teach and know our history. There is a long tradition—that Marjorie should be well aware of—of Black men who are passionate, outspoken, or who stand their ground, being characterized as ‘threatening’ or ‘intimidating.’ That’s what happened with Emmett Till, with Mike Brown, and with so many more.
“Marjorie’s attack is beyond a dog-whistle. It’s a bull-horn. And it’s reckless and dangerous. She has put a target on my back.
“The truth of the matter is that we had a light back-and-forth on the steps of Capitol Hill, surrounded by reporters and staff. We can roll back the tapes and see her characterization of our conversation is an utter and blatant lie.
“This is, historically, what white supremacists do. They try to dehumanize Black people, Black skin, and Black humanity—so that we can be targeted for harm.”
Today, after reporters refused to address MTG’s dangerous comments in a conversation with Rep. Bowman, Bowman schooled reporters on the history behind and implications of her attack.
In a town where politicians cry ‘crisis’ on cable news and then go back to the Capitol and conduct business as usual, Bowman stands virtually alone as a politician talking-the-talk and walking-the-walk—breathing fresh air into an otherwise stale institution. Bowman speaks his mind, engages his colleagues in good-faith, and does not buy into the cynical idea that debate is futile and change is impossible. Change is not impossible. It can’t be. Lives are at stake.
