GOP Senator Praises Islamic Charity After Feds Cut Ties Due to Terrorism Concerns, Review Finds

Texas Sen. John Cornyn has faced criticism for praising Islamic Relief Worldwide after the State Department cut ties with its US arm in 2021 due to concerns over praise of terrorists and anti-Israel sentiment, a review found. The charity was scrutinized by federal authorities amid allegations of supporting terrorist groups. Despite this, Cornyn continued to publicly support the organization until recently. His stance on Islamic Relief Worldwide has been seen as hypocritical by many critics.