Washington, D.C.: During a speech on the US House floor, Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas) expressed grave concerns about the potential imposition of Sharia law on American society. Linking this apprehension to broader issues of border security and foreign aid, Roy highlighted the significance of safeguarding American values.
“I’ve got some pretty strong concerns about Sharia law,” Roy emphasized, expressing fear about its potential imposition on the American people. He drew parallels to what he described as a “massive Muslim takeover of the United Kingdom” and criticized individuals who celebrated adversaries of Israel, citing Mothin Ali, a newly elected council member in Leeds, England, as an example.
Roy’s remarks echoed his recent social media post, where he reacted to a video showing Ali celebrating his victory amid chants of “Allahu Akbar” and expressing solidarity with Gaza. Roy’s response to the video was succinct: “Coming to America”.
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Rep. Chip Roy: A Vocal Critic on Anti-Palestine Issues
Roy has consistently been an outspoken critic of recent campus protests, particularly those perceived to fuel antisemitism. He criticized a recent House bill for not adequately addressing the issue, advocating for measures to defund institutions fostering what he deemed “despicable behavior.”
“It is not good enough to merely ask the Department of Education to consider a definition of anti-Semitism in discrimination investigations,” Roy asserted. “We should cut off taxpayer funding to the supposedly ‘elite’ institutions that are poisoning the minds of our children.”
In his speech, Roy also addressed immigration concerns, advocating for stricter border controls. He raised alarms about the significant foreign-born population in the United States, suggesting it poses a threat to “Western values”.
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“We have 51.5 million people who are foreign-born in the United States,” Roy noted. “They have about 20 to 25 million kids. That puts that well over 20-something percent of our population. People say, ‘Well, isn’t that great?’ Is it?”
Roy’s remarks have ignited debate, with some applauding his outspokenness on national security and immigration issues, while others criticize what they perceive as xenophobia and Islamophobia.
As discussions persist, Roy continues to be a polarizing figure in Congress, advocating for what he sees as essential safeguards for American values and security.
