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'Nativist Crap': Critics Erupt In Fury Over New Conservative 'Anglo-Saxon' Caucus

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×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×in anger Friday amid reports of the pending creation of a congressional Frankenstein with a Third Reich mustache: An “America First Caucus” aimed at pushing “uniquely .”“The America First Caucus (AFC) exists to promote Congressional policies that are to the long-term benefit of the American nation,” says a caucus document circulating among lawmakers and the media.AdvertisementThe group aims to “follow in President Trump’s footsteps, and potentially and sacrifice sacred cows for the good of the American nation,” according to its platform.“History has shown that societal trust and political unity are threatened when foreign citizens are imported en-masse into a country,” the document notes.The caucus calls for limiting legal immigration “to those that can contribute not only economically, but have demonstrated respect for this nation’s culture and rule of law.” It bizarrely supports infrastructure “that reflects the architectural, engineering and aesthetic value that befits the progeny of European architecture.”Rep. (D-Calif.), an immigrant, pointed out to reported caucus organizers Rep. (R-Ga.) and Rep. (R-Ariz.) that he served in the military to “defend your right to say stupid stuff.” Nevertheless, he added, “Take your nativist crap and shove it.”AdvertisementDear and : As an immigrant, I served on active duty in the US military to defend your right to say stupid stuff. What makes America great is that we don’t judge you based on bloodline, we look at your character. So take your nativist crap and shove it. — Ted Lieu (@tedlieu)Surprisingly, the new group was quickly bashed by House Republican Leader (and quickly endorsed by GOP Rep. of Florida). McCarthy is a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, who right from the start. But McCarthy slammed Greene’s proposed caucus as a “nativist dog whistle.”America is built on the idea that we are all created equal and success is earned through honest, hard work. It isn’t built on identity, race, or religion.The Republican Party is the party of Lincoln &amp; the party of more opportunity for all Americans—not nativist dog whistles.— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader)In a striking indication of what could be a devastating division among the hard-right Republicans in Congress, member Rep. (R-Colo.) slammed the “hatefulness” of the new group’s perspectives.The hatefulness of this statement is only surpassed by its ignorance of American history and values. — Congressman Ken Buck (@RepKenBuck)AdvertisementWyoming GOP Rep. said flatly: “Racism, nativism, and anti-Semitism are evil.” Republicans, she tweeted, “believe in equal opportunity, freedom, and justice for all.”Republicans believe in equal opportunity, freedom, and justice for all. We teach our children the values of tolerance, decency and moral courage. Racism, nativism, and anti-Semitism are evil. History teaches we all have an obligation to confront &amp; reject such malicious hate.— Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney)Rep. (D-Pa.) pointed out that Republicans’ current favorite author, , connected “America first” (a phrase long associated with ) directly to Hitler’s Nazi Party.Since the is suddenly big defenders of Dr Seuss, they would do well to see one of his most famous cartoons, given their creation of the today. — US Rep Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle)Rep. (D-Ariz.) warned the nascent caucus to not “dare” contact him to support any of its legislation. “Wouldn’t want my non Anglo, Colombian, Mexican indigenous blood to corrupt you,” he angrily tweeted.AdvertisementBtw if you join the America First Caucus don’t dare ask me to join in legislation with you. Wouldn’t want my non Anglo, Colombian, Mexican indigenous blood to corrupt you. 🖕🏽 — Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego)Rep. (R-Ill.) demanded that anyone who joined the caucus should be stripped of their committee positions. “While we can’t prevent someone form calling themselves Republicans, we can loudly say they don’t belong to us,” he said on Twitter.I believe anyone that joins this caucus should have their committees stripped, and the Republican conference should expel them from conference participation. While we can’t prevent someone from calling themselves Republican, we can loudly say they don’t belong to us. — Adam Kinzinger (@AdamKinzinger)Let’s just call this America First Caucus what it is: the White Power Caucus. — Katie Hill (@KatieHill4CA)The America First Caucus is just the White Supremacy Caucus dressed up in racist red, white, and fuck you blue.— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan)AdvertisementWorried that anyone might misunderstand her, she just goes full Nazi and removes all doubt.— James S.A. Corey (@JamesSACorey)Here’s a surprise:I’m proud to join in the Caucus.We will end wars, stop illegal immigration &amp; promote trade that is fair to American workers.This is just a hit piece from the America Last crowd in Big Media, Big Tech &amp; Big Government.— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz)Suggest a correctionNewsletter Sign UpHuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox.Successfully Subscribed!Realness delivered to your inbox

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×in anger Friday amid reports of the pending creation of a congressional Frankenstein with a Third Reich mustache: An “America First Caucus” aimed at pushing “uniquely .”“The America First Caucus (AFC) exists to promote Congressional policies that are to the long-term benefit of the American nation,” says a caucus document circulating among lawmakers and the media.AdvertisementThe group aims to “follow in President Trump’s footsteps, and potentially and sacrifice sacred cows for the good of the American...

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