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Senator Block’s Israel Trip Sparks Daughter’s Viral Critique

9/27/2025

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New Mexico State Senator Jay Block faced criticism from his daughter Maddie after lawmakers’ trip to Israel and a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Maddie posted on TikTok, calling him a "loser politician" and questioning the trip’s relevance to New Mexico issues.
Block later posted a lengthy defense of Israel’s right to protect its citizens, drawing mockery from Maddie’s supporters.

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New Mexico State Senator Jay Block faced criticism from his daughter Maddie after lawmakers’ trip to Israel and a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Maddie posted on TikTok, calling him a "loser politician" and questioning the trip’s relevance to New Mexico issues.
Block later posted a lengthy defense of Israel’s right to protect its citizens, drawing mockery from Maddie’s supporters.