Article snippet: MORE’s tweet saying Israel should deny entry to two of his domestic political opponents was just the latest example of him elevating “The Squad,” the group of four progressive congresswomen he wants to make the face of the Democratic Party. Trump has repeatedly gone after the four outspoken Democratic freshmen — Reps. MORE (N.Y.) — who have carved an outsized presence on Capitol Hill since their arrival in January. The back-benching quartet, who are notably all racial minorities, has little power to speak of in a caucus dominated by seasoned veteran lawmakers. But Trump's strategy is designed to hoist them up as the driving force behind the Democrats’ policy agenda in hopes of animating his conservative base — and, perhaps, alienating independent voters — heading into the polls next year. “There is no longer any doubt that ‘The Squad’ is solidly in control of the Democrat Party,” Tim Murtaugh, a Trump campaign spokesman, told The Hill, echoing the president’s public comments. The latest example arrived Thursday when Trump said Israeli Prime Minister MORE should block Tlaib and Omar, both Muslim women who’ve been critical of Israel, from a planned visit this weekend. Israel then did so, despite vows by officials last month to welcome any members of Congress to the country. About an hour before Netanyahu’s government announced its decision, Trump was again casting the Democrats as enemies of Israel. “Representatives Omar and Tlaib are the face of the Democrat Par... Link to the full article to read more