Dan Patrick Announces Removal Of Carrie Prejean Boller
Patrick said he removed Carrie Prejean Boller over a Feb. 9 antisemitism hearing; Boller says only President Donald Trump can dismiss her.
Overview
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, chairman of the White House Religious Liberty Commission, wrote on X on Feb. 11 that he had removed Carrie Prejean Boller for "hijacking" a Feb. 9 antisemitism hearing at the Museum of the Bible.
The move followed testimony and video showing Prejean Boller questioning Jewish witnesses about Israel, defending Candace Owens, and wearing a U.S.-Palestinian flag pin, according to witnesses and video.
Carrie Prejean Boller rejected Patrick's authority and wrote on X that only President Donald Trump could remove her, accusing Patrick of "acting in alignment with a Zionist political framework," officials noted.
Multifaith groups have sued the commission alleging "unbalanced and biased viewpoints," and Patrick said the commission will deliver a report to President Donald Trump this spring, court filings and his statement show.
The dispute may force President Donald Trump to intervene and spur legal and political challenges, and Carrie Prejean Boller remained listed on the White House commission roster as of Feb. 12, according to the White House website.
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Boller questioned Jewish witnesses on whether criticism of Israel, opposition to Zionism, or protests against Israel's war in Gaza constitute antisemitism, and wore a U.S.-Palestinian flag pin.
Patrick stated that Boller hijacked the hearing for her personal and political agenda, which was grounds for removal.
Boller rejected Patrick's authority, stating only President Trump can dismiss her, and accused him of aligning with a Zionist framework; she refused to resign.
The commission examines religious liberty issues, including hearings on antisemitism, and will deliver a report to President Trump.
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