"Shameful and dystopian": Squad's Rep. Summer Lee Blasts Police Attacks on Student Protesters
In 'Mehdi Unfiltered', Pennsylvania Congresswoman and ‘Squad’ member Summer Lee explains how she beat out pro-Israel donors in a tough Democratic primary battle last week.
In a major victory for progressives last week, Rep. Summer Lee came out victorious against her primary challenger, even after pro-Israel billionaire and GOP megadonor Jeff Yass spent almost a million dollars trying to unseat Lee.
Lee is no stranger to being targeted by pro-Israel donors, and explained to Mehdi what the attack ads by groups like AIPAC are actually like.
“Not only do they not run pro-Israel ads. They don't run ads that are truthful about our progressive records, right? They always have to distort,” Lee said.
Lee also told Mehdi what she saw when she visited the University of Pittsburgh last week to speak with students protesting the war in Gaza, and how she reacted to images of police violently arresting students at Columbia University on Tuesday night.
“I think we're looking at a generation of students who grew up in an era where they feared, in their core, that a gunman would come onto their campus, onto their schools and unleash hell on them. Some of them have lived through it. And then for them to be met with that sort of militarized reaction and response… really is an indicator that we have lost the plot in the United States,” Lee said.
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She's got more balls than all the Democrat men in congress. Respect Summer!
@dianaszilagyi5688
Ай бұрын
💯 ...👍
@nizamuddinahmadaali3244
Ай бұрын
I am curious where are the balls?.
@thesinaclwon
Ай бұрын
@@nizamuddinahmadaali3244right wingers always wanna see balls 🤦🏻♂️
@summteach
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Fr
@bobbafett1849
Ай бұрын
@@nizamuddinahmadaali3244 probably serves her constituents instead of corporate interests. Thats what it means in the Democratic party
This is what a people’s representative should sound like.
@Muhdah1972
Ай бұрын
Nothing she said made me cringe or pause the video. Hope that more reasonable minds like hers will join Congress.
She is great. Her energy is infectious
@GuyCruls
Ай бұрын
imagine living nextdoor to a person of that calibre - tremendous motivator.
Kudos to Summer Lee's voters. This is what happens when you support a candidate despite no matter what big money does. You get a representative that can be honest and work for the greater good. Unlike Fetterman.
@opheliajadefeldt9123
Ай бұрын
Please do not mention that POS's name again, he is pure trash.
If she is the future of the democrat party then we are hopeful
@R4NDLL
Ай бұрын
It's "Democratic," not "democrat" party, and there will be none if these extremists keep it up.
@christopherholder9925
Ай бұрын
That is a big IF.
@andrewdwyer2456
Ай бұрын
@@R4NDLL so your saying Summer Lee may kill the Democratic Party? That would be amazing. We could then create a party that actually represents the working people!
Black women have been saving this country from its worst since the beginning and Summer Lee is one of its greatest warriors! Thank you, Summer Lee.
@kagreen2k
Ай бұрын
I agree. Barbara Lee comes to mind.
A breath of fresh air, at the age of 37, the young are taking over the older generation and the senile. And me at the age of 75, take off my hat for Summer Lee.
@samayo9746
Ай бұрын
❤
I am from York County, PA and will not Vote for Fetterman.
@samayo9746
Ай бұрын
Fetterman is done. He can look forward to AIPAC for his retirement package
@michellereed3272
Ай бұрын
Hope Fetterman enjoys being a one term Senator. - Dauphin County resident
@Lynette.usa.
Ай бұрын
@@michellereed3272 hiyah neighbor
Summer Lee is incredible. Honestly I hope goes for The Senate. We need more Progressives there.
Make the the isralee lobbies register as foreign agents
@dannydenison6253
Ай бұрын
Then ban money in politics.
@rashidaquil5284
Ай бұрын
Money from locals and not from foreign countries from Russia or china
@jgaffney567
Ай бұрын
Too late ..once bought they get plane tickets to Blue Star where they are indoctrinated and programmed to regurgitate rhetoric verbatim. The roots are already throughout government. Just look at the anti constitution antisemitic bill. Look at Congress people who say nuke Gaza or another who says they are all terrorists and should die .what was the reaction? River to the sea ...how dare she
@LoveableLincoln32
Ай бұрын
@@dannydenison6253I agree if you wanna ban aipac then ban money in politics.
To focus on what student protesters are doing is to avoid having to deal with the reason they’re doing it.
@Don.M.
Ай бұрын
Rinse and repeat for EVERY protest.
We need more legislators like Summer in office. They are out there. Mehdi, bring Max Frost on soon! These younger progressives give me hope!
Summer Lee is my rep! Donated and voted. Sadly, same with Fetterman who lived in the area next to mine. I think that stroke was worse than we know for him to have gone all Sinema/Manchin on us.
@001sander2
Ай бұрын
I think it's also the millions of dollars he's gotten from AIPAC
@sabahhasan9774
Ай бұрын
AIPAC stroked him too
@samayo9746
Ай бұрын
❤
@samayo9746
Ай бұрын
@@sabahhasan9774😂😂
@leperpens
Ай бұрын
@@sabahhasan9774 That's a bingo!
Wonderful woman. A spark of hope in a very dark place.
Calling Israel a country is like calling a Burglar owns your house.
@charisma-hornum-fries
Ай бұрын
Talking about really horrific squatters.
@mistertamura6190
Ай бұрын
Zionists: I'd like to offer you a portion of your house. Palestinians: No, thank you. We'll keep all of our house. Zionists: That's antisemitism!
@R4NDLL
Ай бұрын
Ridiculous.
@LoveableLincoln32
Ай бұрын
I thought the left cared about squatters rights! Actually advocating for squatters to have a home actually like they do very often on the majority report. 🤔
@Lexomm1
Ай бұрын
calling a squatter real estate owner ;-)
What separates politicians like Rep. Summer Lee is that instead of saying what lobbyists are thinking, she says what her voters are thinking, and aligns her thinking with theirs. Like she said, it's not rocket science.
I’m from the UK but I would love to see more young women like this in the UK Parliament.
Omg Summer Lee! Thats so awesome you had her on the show! I was so happy when she was first elected in 2022, beating millions in aipac money against her to win the primary and then just a couple weeks ago she won again after facing a primary challenger backed by the richest man in Pennsylvnia but Summer won by over 20% points!
She gives me hope.
Mehdi is fighting for democracy and social justice.
Yes! A representative from my state that I can be proud of!!!❤❤❤
@samayo9746
Ай бұрын
🫶🏿
She’s a genius black women. Thank u all what u do for justice at home and abroad.
@nizamuddinahmadaali3244
Ай бұрын
Please don’t call here “ black “ negatively.
Proud to have you as our Congresswoman!! Thank you for being your authentic self and always being FOR THE PEOPLE!
She is the real representation of America
Thank you, Mehdi. What a great interview. I have been so hungry for voices like this. Our political situation is so depressing . But seeing her gives me hope. Our youth give me hope. Enthusiasm will come from hope. Please give more like this a platform. ❤️
I don't think it is right vs left wing race, it's about who have humanity, morals, ethics vs the ones chasing the dollars and fames.
Glad to know her seat is safe. I hope we help Cori Bush and Jamal Bowman save their seats as well. I hope we get more people like them in Congress in the coming years. Please continue to interview them on your platform
breaking the myth of either you are backed by aipac or you lose .. great Lady.. an inspiration for those who are selling their humanity and bowing to lobbies
" Lifted each other up" that's the magic that we all have to apply.
This is what America is crying out for .. A person who is capable of bringing AIPAC to it,s knees ... Electorate vote and empower any Representative that represents you and America not the State of Israel. You have the people power to say enough is enough ? And not in my name ? Never ever stay silent .. Support one another and your heroic students . They need to know you are on their side fighting to maintain your right to the freedom of speech .. love from the UK...
FREEDOM FOR PALESTINE 🇵🇸 FROM IMPERIALISM
Bravo Summer. Please don’t let them corrupt you !
What a breath of fresh air! Almost gives you hope for the US congress.
Brilliant level of energy and positivity from this fantastic young lady, wish you much success.
Lively, lucid wide ranging discussion. Thanks. Proud of you summer🎉
Summer all year long!
Zeteo ❤❤❤
We need to change our idea of accountability. Voting out politicians or affecting a company’s bottom line will not suffice.
@OskarGibson
Ай бұрын
However it is still a step in the right direction.
@brendasmart553
Ай бұрын
@@OskarGibsonYes, you speak truth, it is a process... Every step needed, every step counts towards big picture goals.
So great! Run for President Rep. Lee! Our coalition needs your energy and leadership.
Will be donating to Summer Lee’s campaign. Again!
She gives me hope 2. She is courageous, brave.
Refreshing to hear representatives like this lovely lady, who speak to the specific issues of their constituents…and are not beholden to big money, corporate & foreign interests
Justice Democrats. Thanks
Wow! ❤👸🏿✊🏿 Two erudites of color and savvy!👏🏿
Wish we had a candidate like her in North Carolina 😕
Beautiful, eloquent, knowledgeable, and pro people. Thank you Summer
Damn.. She sounds like a good representative.
This Country needs More of Her.
Thank you Zeteo
This is a watershed moment for those who put the US first or Israel first...
@brendasmart553
Ай бұрын
I can't agree more, it's creepy.
@jgaffney567
Ай бұрын
It is actually a national security issue
@Hesham_MK
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@@jgaffney567 That’s what I thought 😂
There can never be too many people in Congress who actually care about ALL people.
TQ Mehdi..for your uncensored information
Great eposode. If i lived in Pennsylvania, i would vote for her.
She’s so good I like her and I wish she never change
Summer is great.It's nice to see someone tell it like it is...but also it's clear she understands the state of our politics and knows how to win/get things done.
Great interview, Much love from Gaza
Hats off to you Madam representative. #FreePalestine 🇵🇸
She's very direct and on point...very energetic ...I can see why she won re election. The CANDIDATE has so much to do with winning elections regardless of how much is spent on trying to unseat them.
@LastBref
Ай бұрын
Candidate quality is important, but the candidate with the most money still wins 90% of the time regardless of quality. We desperately need to change the way our elections are funded.
I like her.
At this point in American politics you should vote for who you want to fight. Clearly neither party is there for voters, only donors. Good Luck America!
Nice looking Set Mehdi, you're true to form. They can't stop you. RESPECT!
Summer Lee is so wise.
Authenticity matters! 💯
Wish her all the best!
Dang! If I was American and lived in her riding , I would be out there fighting for her re election!!! We all need more candidates like her!!!
She is energetic
The idea of the Progressive is to be For the People. Anybody who is not trying to be as progressive as they can manage needs to reflect on their positions And why they believe those things.
Positive energy, hope and a moral compass that's firmly rooted..Summer is the kind of progressives we need within power structures. To fix/replace what's broken beyond repair. Thank you Mehdi for bringing on guests with fresh perspectives. Benefitted much!
Man, I’m so glad to see not only that you have a new show and platform, but the professionalism inherent therein. Well done and well-deserved, Mehdi. Also, great interviewee. She’s got fire. Can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in the future.
Awe Yeah, Mike From PA introduced me to Summer Lee, so smart, Thanks Mehdi
Summer Lee is the reason AOC turned around and called for a ceasefire: I think Lee embarrassed her. Total respect for this woman. Q: what are the conversations like when Jared Moskowitz is in the room?
The people she represent deserve a lot more credit.
Fetterman didn't turn his nose up at these 'fringe' voters when he was running for Senate.
She is incredible and the content Zeteo is putting out is amazing
As a PA voter and a progressive, I want Summer Lee to primary Fetterman. Progressive worked to get him elected and now he smears him. Primary him
What a brave woman ❤
So happy Summer Lee not only won, but expanded her victory margin!
Good conversation! Really inspiring!
More representation like Summer Lee please.
Quarter million SUBS! KEEP GOING!
Dump Trump. Say No to Genocide Joe. Vote Green. Jill Stein for President 💚
@LoveableLincoln32
Ай бұрын
Jill stein?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@jayleeper1512
Ай бұрын
Dump Trump, Lose Biden, ditch Fetterman but this gal is a keeper. Voting for Jill for POTUS.
I am, right now, in the process of launching a new nonprofit aimed at mobilizing progressives. I wish I was far enough along to plug it, but I just filed for the business license, so I’m not quite there yet.
Her energy is great
Rep Lee! ❤
Shes so cool
Omg apac or whatever it’s called… why are they allowed to do what they do. They are so corrupt and evil
Great interview. Thank you representative Summer.
She's amazing
A very principled and articulate representative, however, the answer to the question "should young people vote for Biden" was a bit....eh?
@brendasmart553
Ай бұрын
It is never good to tell others how to vote, works better to inform them than be controlling.
Summer Lee is my Representative….and I couldn’t be more proud ❤
Our Students get to pay their tuition fees over a lifetime because our universities send a huge sum every year to you know who where their students get to study for free.
Mehdi please bring Abby Martin on your new show for a chat. Would love to see 2 of my favourite journalists together on screen.
love her!!! ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏
When politicians talk about the art of the possible they generate a politics of ever decreasing circles that homes in on mediocrity. Leadership us not like that and mediocrity is the 5th horseman. Nice to hear a leadership attitude.
never thought about derelict oil wells left open after exploitation and the work to be done about that. and then, the figure: about 300,000 wells, with only 27,000 locations confirmed. the West has its job cut out for the rest of the 21st century - and beyond, no doubt - in terms dealing with the legacy of extractivism.
Excellent and interesting conversation. Thank you so much!
Thank you
I’m so grateful for access to Medhi living his passion and purpose.
Summer is wonderful
I appreciate Rep Lee’s energy, advocacy and voting history. 👍🏽 Yet, Open Secrets shows receipt of JStreet/Lobby 💰Please help me understand.
@rezwanarahman4978
Ай бұрын
What is that?
@rcanoli99
Ай бұрын
J Street supports all Dems. From their About page: "We believe that only a negotiated resolution agreed to by Israelis and Palestinians can meet the legitimate needs and national aspirations of both peoples." AFAIK J Street is not even close to AIPAC in pressuring/demanding Congress put Israel first; best I can tell J Street supports respect for Palestinians *and* Israelis. Far from perfect imho but better than Zionist propaganda.