Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., said it's been "very difficult" to be a Jewish Democrat in Congress as the war between Israel and Hamas unfolds in the Middle East during his Friday appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher."

Phillips, who launched a primary challenge against President Biden, was asked by host Bill Maher whether the Democratic Party has become "too race-obsessed."

"I've never walked in the shoes of my Black brothers and sisters, my Brown Brothers and sisters, my Asian American brothers and sisters, they never walked in my shoes. I love them all. I do think that it's problematic. I think that's why we may not be winning elections that we should be and need to be right now. I think that we have to be more inclusive in the way that we talk about and we're actually not practicing," Phillips said. 

"And by the way, being a Jewish member of Congress in the Democratic caucus is very difficult right now, you can imagine," Phillips told Maher. "And there's a seemingly a lack of progressive love when it comes to our doorstep. And it's problematic. I know I don't look like someone whose community might need support or affection or protection… But let me tell you… it's a big deal."

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Phillips was alluding to the open hostility towards Israel from the progressive wing of the Democratic caucus, particularly members of the "Squad."

The lawmaker who has been the most outspoken is Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. Tlaib, who is a Palestinian American, drew intense backlash for touting the false Hamas narrative that an Israeli airstrike bombed a Gaza hospital killing hundreds of civilians. In reality, a rocket launched by the Hamas ally Islamic Jihad misfired and hit a parking lot, resulting in a small fraction of the deaths.

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More recently, Tlaib defended the anti-Israel mantra "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," which has long been understood as a call for genocide of Jews between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. She insisted it's an "aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence, not death, destruction, or hate."

Maher asked Phillips if he has a "place" as a "White, male, heterosexual and Jewish" politician in a Democratic Party obsessed with identity politics. 

Phillips firmly responded "Yes."

"I'm doing it for two reasons… President Biden, a good man, is going to lose the election. And if anybody cares about American democracy the way I do, a country that has given me and my family so much, we've got to do something and thank goodness we still live in a country where we can even if nobody knows your name," Phillips told Maher. "By the way, Democrats are as divisive right now, I'm afraid as a lot on the other side. And it's really troublesome and it's very disappointing and it will be the ruin of this country if we do not start celebrating one another and stop fighting each other so we can fight for each other!"

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Maher, who was previously a longtime defender of Biden's, began expressing his doubt about the 80-year-old president's chances in the 2024 election during his "Club Random" sit-down with Democratic strategist James Carville, who also is sounding the alarm based on recent polls.

"I think we're on the same page with Biden," Maher said. "Did a great service, but whereas in 2020, maybe he was the only one who could have beaten Trump, I think now he's the only one who will lose to him." 

The HBO star quickly welcomed Phillips' entry into the 2024 race, stressing how he's only 54 years old.

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Most of us have had that uncanny feeling of a new situation seeming so familiar, it seems as if it’s already happened. 

What exactly is going on here?

And why do we experience it — why does it happen?

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Here's a deep dive into this intriguing phenomenon, with insights from a clinical psychologist. 

Déjà vu is a French term that translates to "already seen" in English. 

"It refers to the eerie and distinct feeling that one has already experienced the current situation or event, even though it's a new and unfamiliar occurrence," said Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist and clinical director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services (www.comprehendthemind.com) in New York City. 

Déjà vu is a curious phenomenon, she said.

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"It feels like a powerful wave of familiarity with the present moment, as if the person is re-living a past experience," Dr. Hafeez told Fox News Digital.

Although the exact cause of déjà vu remains somewhat enigmatic, several theories have been proposed to explain it, she said. 

"Some suggest it may be linked to how memories are processed in the brain, potentially involving delays or errors in memory retrievals," said Dr. Hafeez.

Other theories suggest it might result from the brain processing information through multiple pathways simultaneously, she said. 

And another intriguing theory involves the idea of memories stored in a complex, interconnected manner in the brain, said Dr. Hafeez. 

"Regardless of the precise mechanism, déjà vu is a transient and common experience that lasts only briefly, affecting people of all ages and not considered a pathological condition," she said. 

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"While it remains a puzzle, déjà vu continues to be a fascinating facet of human consciousness."

Some 60% to 70% of people in good health experience some form of déjà vu during their lifetime, according to WebMD. 

"A familiar sight or sound can trigger the feeling," the same source noted. "You may walk into a room in a building you’ve never visited yet feel like you know it intimately."

Interestingly, déjà vu is more likely to happen to people between the ages of 15 and 25, according to Health.com. 

"People with more education, those who travel a lot and people who can recall their dreams are also more likely to experience déjà vu," the same source said.

Yet the frequency of déjà vu experiences can vary among individuals and some people may have déjà vu infrequently, while others might experience it more often, Dr. Hafeez said. 

"It is also important to note that déjà vu is not associated with any particular medical or psychological condition. It is usually a brief and transient experience and is considered a normal aspect of human perception and memory," she added. 

Déjà vu itself is not typically considered a medical condition, Dr. Hafeez said. 

She said many people experience it at some point in their lives — and it is "not associated with a specific medical or psychological disorder," she clarified.

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There are, however, some medical conditions and neurological disorders in which déjà vu-like experiences may occur more frequently or in an altered form. 

These conditions, according to Dr. Hafeez, include the following:

Dr. Hafeez told Fox News Digital that it’s essential to understand that experiencing déjà vu on occasion is not a sign of a medical condition. 

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"However, if someone experiences frequent or distressing déjà vu episodes, especially if accompanied by other unusual symptoms, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation to rule out any underlying medical or neurological conditions," she said.

"In such cases, a health care professional can conduct a thorough assessment and provide appropriate guidance or treatment if necessary." 

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