Democrats scramble to contain their Maureen Galindo problem

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https://www.axios.com/2026/05/20/maureen-galindo-texas-antisemitic-zionists-prison

by Andrew Solender
May 20, 2026

House Democrats are in a mad dash to isolate Texas Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo, who has said she wants to turn an ICE facility into a "prison for American Zionists."

Why it matters: A mysterious PAC is spending hundreds of thousands to boost Galindo, which Democrats allege is a Republican attempt to ensure the GOP candidate in that district faces a weak opponent in November.

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