As co-chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, I was proud to join the American Sikh Caucus Committee to reflect on the tragedy of 1984. One of America's founding pillars is the belief that every person is granted the freedom to practice their chosen faith without fear, but unfortunately, Sikhs continue to face harassment, discrimination, persecution, and violence.
Leaders at every level of government have a responsibility to condemn transnational repression, and I remain committed to continuing to protect the rights and dignity of Sikh-Americans in the Central Valley and across the nation.
"You're f****** crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your a***. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this."
That's what a U.S. official tells Axios President Trump unloaded on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated phone call over Israel's military actions in Lebanon.
Trump was reportedly furious that Israel's moves risked blowing up U.S. diplomatic efforts in the region, at one point also asking Netanyahu: "What the f*** are you doing?"