Derek Tran Welcomes Anti-Israel Extremists

In case you missed it, out of touch Derek Tran is facing backlash after hosting a Hamas-linked organization on Capitol Hill.

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Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online
Fox News
Bonny Chu
April 28, 2026

A California Democrat is facing backlash after hosting a Hamas-associated group at his office on Capitol Hill last week.

Rep. Derek Tran welcomed a group of leaders from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as part of the “National Muslim Advocacy Day,” an annual lobbying event organized by Muslim advocacy groups.

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Among those in attendance Wednesday was Hussam Ayloush, executive director of CAIR’s Los Angeles chapter, who has previously drawn criticism over comments about Israel, including a past statement in which he said “Israel should be attacked.”

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Social media users quickly flooded Tran’s post, condemning his support for CAIR. 

“Literally hosting terrorists,” one user said. 

The event comes after CAIR said it helped amplify Tran’s bid for the seat representing parts of Orange County and Los Angeles County in his narrow 2024 victory over Republican Michelle Steel.

CAIR has long been accused of taking anti-Israel positions.

After the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel, CAIR’s Los Angeles leader Ayloush said it was a myth that Israel has the right to defend itself.

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“Israel should be attacked,” he added. “If you continue to occupy people’s land every means according to international law to defend and resist the occupation is within your hand.”

Other leaders at CAIR have echoed similar messages.

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In 2007, CAIR was named an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation (HLF) trial, where five members of the HLF were convicted of conspiracy to funnel $12.4 million to Hamas in the early 2000s.