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Religious Liberty Commission Ousts Prejean Boller Amid Antisemitism Debate

2/16/2026

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The White House Religious Liberty Commission removed Carrie Prejean Boller after a contentious antisemitism hearing.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the commission chair, said her actions promoted personal views over the agenda.
Prejean Boller wore a Palestinian flag pin and questioned whether criticism of Israel equals antisemitism, drawing conservative Catholic backlash.
She defended her stance as a conscience choice, criticizing the commission and vowing to attend future hearings.

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The White House Religious Liberty Commission removed Carrie Prejean Boller after a contentious antisemitism hearing.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the commission chair, said her actions promoted personal views over the agenda.
Prejean Boller wore a Palestinian flag pin and questioned whether criticism of Israel equals antisemitism, drawing conservative Catholic backlash.
She defended her stance as a conscience choice, criticizing the commission and vowing to attend future hearings.