Jewish newspaper in St. Louis accuses Rep. Cori Bush of 'refusing' to grant interview

A St. Louis-based Jewish newspaper is accusing Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., of “refusing” to grant the outlet an interview.

"The Light wishes to speak with Rep. Bush because we do our best to inform our local Jewish community about the issues they care about most," the editorial wrote last Wednesday. "And Bush, during the campaign, took an unusual position for a Democratic or Republican candidate on one such topic: Israel." As The Light noted, Bush, one of the newest members of the Democratic "Squad," was a vocal supporter of the anti-Israel BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) movement during the campaign. BDS urges governments and companies to put financial pressure on the Jewish State amid the ongoing conflict with Palestinians.