A self-described "pro-Trump influencer" who introduces herself by her first name, Melissa, joined the online campaign against Palestinian-American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib following the latter's recent comments regarding Israel and the Holocaust.



Tlaib, one of the first two Muslim women in the history of the U.S. Congress, stirred controversy after saying she experiences "a calming feeling" at the thought that the Palestinian strife initially resulted from the creation of a safe haven for post-Holocaust Jews. Her comment drew backlash against the congresswoman for what Trump described as a "highly insensitive statement."

"Just all of it was in the name of trying to create a safe haven for Jews, post-the Holocaust, post-the tragedy and the horrific persecution of Jews across the world at that time. [...] And I love the fact that it was my ancestors that provided that, right, in many ways. But they did it in a way that took their human dignity away and it was forced on them," she told Yahoo News podcast.



In response, Tlaib tweeted that her words were taken out of context to "ignite vile attacks" on her and promote a "racist and hateful agenda."