At a March 22, 2026 fundraiser in Dearborn, Michigan, organized by members of the local Lebanese community and sponsored by the Lebanese consulate, controversial statements were made by Arab American journalist Osama Siblani and US Representative Rashida Tlaib.
Siblani claimed that America is “the center of savagery,” accusing the president of being a “savage, liar, hypocrite, and deceiver.” He also alleged that Israeli actions have displaced large numbers of Lebanese civilians, while praising Hezbollah as “heroes.” Siblani has previously expressed support for Hezbollah and publicly mourned its former leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib echoed criticism of Israel, accusing it of committing war crimes in southern Lebanon. She also condemned the Trump administration and the US government for continuing to provide weapons to Israel, while criticizing Arab countries for what she described as their silence on the issue.
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