The Zionist Organization of America awarded Speaker Johnson with the 'Defender of Israel' award, causing controversy due to its perceived political and moral incoherence. Lee Zeldin received the Myron Zimmerman Award at the @ZOA_National gala, expressing pride in being a loyal friend to Israel. Additionally, Tom Fornelli and Nicole Auerbach expressed their honor in separate tweets.
Always an honor to be a voter. https://t.co/0gvvZUswag
OPINION: The MAGA-friendly Zionist Organization of America’s event, where Speaker Johnson was awarded its “Defender of Israel” award, showed a political and moral incoherence. https://t.co/tbsvMCqlR1
I'm always an American first, but will make no apologies about being a proud and loyal friend to our great ally, Israel, especially in a time like this. It was an honor to receive the Myron Zimmerman Award at last night's @ZOA_National gala. https://t.co/cZYjWCGWiH
Always an honor! https://t.co/uy9XtU7DQ6
Always an honor, and one I take seriously. https://t.co/zlig2U82Qb