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The extent of extremism Hatred of Jews in America It cannot be underestimated. It has become a curriculum in our education from kindergarten to college. It has become normalized in the media and our daily lives.
Progressive politicians and academics are accelerating the consolidation of an anti-American agenda to destroy our democratic values and replace them with failed Islamic Marxist ideologies. “Death to America“Death to the Jews” is constantly chanted in our streets and universities by people carrying Hamas and ISIS flags.
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The so-called uprising has been globalized and its effects are being felt by everyone Streets of New Orleans And on our campus. The Trump administration has promised that it will use the tools — and people — needed to coordinate a whole-of-government approach to this crisis.
In previous administrations, the government office charged with combating Jew-hatred was the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism, an ambassadorial role whose primary responsibilities were to track anti-Semitism globally and to represent the United States in addressing the issue internationally. However, the Special Envoy will not be considered a moral authority if we cannot effectively manage extremism within our borders.
During the hearing on anti-Semitism, Magill, Jay and Kornbluth gave “evasive” answers when asked by Rep. Elise Stefanik whether calls for the genocide of Jews violated their organization's policies on bullying and harassment. (Kevin Deitch/Getty Images)
Given the scale of the problem, and the fact that domestic anti-Semitism is inherently linked to systemic extremism, either the special envoy's role needs to expand to include addressing domestic Jew hatred and its causes, or the administration would benefit from an additional position. “Anti-Semitism czar” to coordinate the government’s response at home.
Modern anti-Semitism in America stems from a broader anti-American ideology, often described as “progressive,” which has embraced elements of Marxism, embraced radical Islam, and promoted rhetoric of “oppression” to justify acts of violence. Such extremism has taken root in our media, in academia, and among some individuals in government. This is expressed through the doctrine of diversity, equity, and inclusion, critical race theory, efforts to defund the police, and the occupation of universities.
During the Biden-Harris administration, we have seen a troubling surge in domestic ideologies that justify the killing of insurance executives in New York, pedestrians in New Orleans, and endorse Hamas' kidnapping of American hostages as “resistance by any means.”
President-elect Donald Trump criticized the rise of anti-Semitism in the United States (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)
President-elect Trump has demonstrated unwavering moral clarity in addressing Jew hatred as part of the larger, more systemic problem, making protecting the civil rights of American Jews an essential part of his vision of restoring democracy and making America great again. .
An “expanded” special envoy or anti-Semite czar would coordinate the federal law enforcement response to Jew hatred and its underlying causes, ensure the use of the National Guard when needed, root out malign foreign influence and dark money, and help prosecute undocumented foreign agents. Coordinating investigations into shadowy entities parroting terrorist propaganda, and overseeing Office for Civil Rights investigations to ensure Jew hatred is addressed.
After October 7, 2023, people are waking up to the threat that anti-Jewish hatred poses not only to Jews and Israel, but also to the stability of the West.
Many of the tools past administrations have used to combat anti-black extremism can also effectively address Jew hatred: ensuring that the FBI opens field offices where they are most needed, directing resources to ensure enforcement of federal laws, and closing loopholes in the United States. A law that allowed Jew haters and other bigots to escape the legal consequences of their actions.
Of utmost importance is the link between international law and domestic extremism, especially with regard to efforts to distort international law and delegitimize Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism. These actions serve as justifications for domestic extremism and motivating factors behind acts of domestic anti-Semitism.
Sen. Bernie Sanders has not said whether he will hold HELP committee hearings on anti-Semitism on college campuses. (Getty Images)
After October 7, 2023, people are waking up to the threat that anti-Jewish hatred poses not only to Jews and Israel, but also to the stability of the West. The call for the genocide of Jews is part of a larger call to destroy Western democracy, and I have long argued that combating Jew hatred must be a fundamental part of addressing issues affecting all minority communities and supporting civil rights for all. Americans.
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President-elect Trump has outlined several critical actions to combat Jew-hatred, including withholding accreditation and federal financial support from universities that continue to allow anti-Semitism, revoking visas for foreign students involved in pro-Hamas activities, and banning the resettlement of refugees from terrorist hotspots. Like Gaza.
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Americans voted for Trump believing he could do it, and I have every reason to believe he can. He understands, as I do, that anti-Semitism is not just an attack on the Jewish people. It is an attack on all of us. Expanding the role of the special envoy, or appointing an anti-Semitic official, would be enormous.
Whichever option President-elect Trump chooses, treating Jew hatred as a domestic civil rights issue with national security consequences will be essential to an effective approach.
