Jamaal Bowman called 'dirtbag' as he claims AIPAC will see 'power of motherf**king Bronx' during rally speech

Jamaal Bowman delivered a speech at a rally on June 22, denouncing US involvement in Israel and directing profanity-laden criticism at AIPAC
PUBLISHED JUN 23, 2024
Jamaal Bowman spoke at a campaign rally at St Mary's Park in the Bronx on June 22, 2024 in New York City (Steven Ferdman/GC Images)
Jamaal Bowman spoke at a campaign rally at St Mary's Park in the Bronx on June 22, 2024 in New York City (Steven Ferdman/GC Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York delivered a passionate speech at a rally on Saturday, June 22, denouncing US involvement in Israel and directing profanity-laden criticism at AIPAC.

He specifically targeted the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which has initiated a $14 million campaign opposing his reelection in response to his critical stance on Israel.

Jamaal Bowman consistently criticized Israeli government 

"We are gonna show f**king AIPAC the power of the motherf**king South Bronx," Bowman addressed the enthusiastic crowd.

"People ask me why I got a foul mouth," Bowman continued. "What am I supposed to do? You coming after me. You coming after my family. You coming after my children. I'm not supposed to fight back? I'm not supposed to fight back? We're gonna show them who the f**k we are."

Bowman has consistently criticized the Israeli government and its actions in the Gaza Strip, describing the conflict as a genocide against Palestinians.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks during a rally at St. Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Supporters gathered three days before New York's primary elections as incumbent Rep. Bowman (D-NY) attempts to retain his seat in a heated primary race. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Rep Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks during a rally at St Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

At his rally, he reiterated these views, stating that US funds are contributing to the death of innocent civilians.

"We are not gonna stay silent while the US tax dollar kills babies and women and children. My opponent supports genocide. My opponent and AIPAC are the ones destroying our democracy," Bowman said, as reported by Fox News.

He went on to say, "And it is on us, it is on all of us to save our democracy and save our collective humanity. Because this race is about our collective humanity."

Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Jamaal Bowman urging crowd to vote against oligarchy

At the rally, Bowman secured an endorsement from Senator Bernie Sanders, who urged the crowd to vote "against oligarchy," despite any personal differences with Bowman.

"If you are a Democrat, if you're voting in the Democratic primary, you must stand up against the oligarchy," Sanders said addressing to the crowd.

He added, "Maybe you disagree with Jamaal on this or that issue. That is not the key point of this campaign. The key point of this campaign is whether billionaires are able to buy the election — on that issue, every person who votes for the Democratic Party must be united."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attend a rally at St. Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Supporters gathered three days before New York's primary elections as incumbent Rep. Bowman (D-NY) attempts to retain his seat in a heated primary race. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Rep Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and US Sen Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attend a rally at St Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City ( David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Bowman is set to face the formidable candidate, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, in what has become one of the costliest House primary races in US history.

A recent poll by Pix11, in collaboration with Emerson College and The Hill, which also hosted a debate between Bowman and Latimer, indicates Latimer is ahead of Bowman by 48% to 31%.

Should Latimer emerge victorious in the June 25 primary, he would be the first moderate Democrat to defeat a member of the progressive "Squad."

Internet labels Jamaal Bowman 'thug'

As soon as the news went viral on social media, users started reacting to it. One dubbed Bowman as a "thug," saying, "Bowman is a Thug. I feel bad for the people of his community."



 

Another user added, "What a foul mouth for a man that was a school principal.. must have been an iconic example for students …disgusting!!!"



 

The third commentator questioned, "Does he know he's a representative of the US and not a gang member?"



 

"Get rid of this thug," a user wrote in the comments section.



 

A person said, "This guy is a dirt bag!"



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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