New York Congressman Ritchie Torres has left the Congressional Progressive Caucus due to disagreements over Israel. Torres, known for his pro-Israel stance, was reportedly repelled by the Caucus' views on Israel-Hamas war. His departure has been described as a long time coming by House Democrats. This move indicates a potential shrinking of the Squad, as old-school liberals and centrist Democrats have been alienated by the Caucus' stance on Israel.
Ritchie Torres left the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Or did it leave him? https://t.co/yiFhiRuD97
Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres left the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Or did it leave him? https://t.co/RT4fdG7jux
Ritchie Torres Becomes 2nd Dem To Leave Congressional Progressive Caucus Since October 7 Hamas Massacre—‘I think he’s ... had it with [the] Squad.’ https://t.co/BvhIDbngng #StandWithIsrael
Axios reports that US Rep. Ritchie Torres, one of the most vocally pro-Israel Democrats in the House, has left the Congressional Progressive Caucus. https://t.co/zqFhggNdSm
Another Dem Rep Leaves Progressive Caucus After Members’ Anti-Israel Comments: REPORT https://t.co/gtg7qYIRFI
New York Democrat leaves Congressional Progressive Caucus after splitting with members over Israel | The Hill https://t.co/h5uUe7LdPW
House Democrats tell @Axios that Ritchie Torres' quiet departure from the Progressive Caucus was a long time coming. "Shocked he was ever in the CPC," said one. Another says he's "had it with [the] Squad." https://t.co/jqI761Ums9
Ritchie Torres, one of the most vocally pro-Israel Democrats in the House, has left the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Axios has learned. https://t.co/TKBtrK2mqY
“For the first time since the 2018 swearing-in of its inaugural class, the Squad could be shrinking, as its defamation of Israel after October 7 has repelled old-school liberals and centrist Democrats.” @EliLake https://t.co/mFUxLCGlnG
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has quietly left the Congressional Progressive Caucus over its treatment of the Israel-Hamas war, according to a person familiar with the situation. He’s no longer listed on the nearly 100-member bloc’s website. https://t.co/O32CBahcWj via @politico
Fox News gives Rep. Ritchie Torres their seal of approval after he leaves the House Progressive Caucus. "I don’t know if you’ve listened to interviews with him. Look him up! He's a very interesting person. Very far left on many issues, but he does support Israel." https://t.co/30AQt8Efxe
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres leaves Congressional Progressive Caucus after splitting with members over Israel https://t.co/M5fpT4hBlI