Beto O’Rourke, a 2020 presidential contender, called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “racist” as he spoke about the U.S.–Israel relationship at a campaign event April 7. The Democrat’s remarks came just days before Israel’s elections, in which Netanyahu hopes to be reelected.
While giving a talk to an audience in Iowa, O’Rourke was asked a question about whether or not his criticisms of Netanyahu could alienate his supporters who back Israel.
