"anti-semite" OF THE WEEK

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April 28, 2023


Sean Kauffmann - The Weapon Obsessed Neo Nazi
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-10/sean-kauffmann-weapons-obsessed-nazi

Sean Kauffmann is a disturbed neo-Nazi and Holocaust denier with a documented history of violence and a massive cache of firearms. Kauffmann associates with terrorists, shares bomb-making plans, and openly threatens specific terroristic acts.

Kauffmann is an engaged member of the Tennessee Active Club, who is regularly spotted sporting his signature red kilt. Active Clubs are a decentralized coalition of white supremacist crews that operate on a national scale, taking much of their ideological and strategic direction from the white supremacist group known as the Rise Above Movement. Active Club members consider themselves fighters against a system they perceive as hostile to white people spreading white supremacist propaganda, attending demonstrations, and holding private training events inspired by European MMA-based white supremacist groups.

Kauffmann, who goes by "Boog Fuhrer" or "Fash Squatch" and his band of white supremacists often communicate on the channel "Terrorgram," an active channel on the communications app, Telegram. The group actively distributes antisemitic propaganda and messaging, calling for the dismantling of "Jewish power." Some of Kauffmann's self made flyers can be viewed below, including "WITH JEWS YOU LOSE" and other antisemitic slogans.

Kauffmann's online persona - Boog Führer via Telegram

Kauffmann has used Telegram to seek advice from white nationalist Jarrett Williams Smith on how to hide firearms. Smith & Kauffmann's exchange regarding an assassination plot of Representative Beto O'Rourke ultimately led to Smith's arrest. Smith, a former US Army soldier, was charged with sharing information on making explosives and weapons of mass destruction. He expressed interest in attacking a news network and a presidential candidate and communicated with a neo-Nazi group about carrying out an attack. Smith pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 24 years in prison.

Kauffmann, who has a history of domestice and sexual abuse, encourages his followers to assert their dominance through violence and sexual assault. He claims to have sexually abused his nanny, now his wife, to breed a "klan" of Nazis. In his free time, he shares his fascination with explosives. Kauffmann and his wife actively share threads of plans to bomb various cities throughout the country. Around 2020, Kauffmann relocated to Tennessee. In July of 2020, Kauffmann was arrested for violently assaulting individuals at a Black Lives Matter protest. In April 2023, Kauffmann appeared alongside Patriot Front at a protest in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he was seen giving the Hitler salute. A 15-year-old he included in the protest screamed, "kill all the n*ggers and the Jews."

Sean Kauffmann arrest photo July 2020

On August 20, 2022, neo-Nazis held an MMA tournament in an undisclosed location in San Diego; the Nazi fight club operates under the guise of fitness or martial arts and has become one of the most important recruitment tools for white nationalists in the United States. It is a place where white nationalists are able to come together to spread incitement against the Black and Jewish communities. Members have stated: "This event showcases the strength and fabric of nationalism in America that will terrify Jewish power for decades to come." Sean Kauffmann, along with members of the Patriot Front, participated in the fights.

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May 6, 2023


Albert Faleski - aka An0maly
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-10/albert-faleski-aka-an0maly

Albert Faleski, a.k.a. "An0maly," is a popular right-wing social media figure, conspiracy theorist, and "rapper" who rose to fame during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In recent years, Faleski has spread dangerous and false theories about Jews to his hundreds of thousands of online supporters, accusing Jews of having "dual loyalty" to the State of Israel and other harmful stereotypes.

His antisemitic beliefs can also be found in his music, where he often raps about "Zionist power" and how Jews "control the banks and world." Examples of Faleski accusing Jewish communities of having dual loyalties to Israel include:

- In December 2019, he tweeted that the late American businessman Sheldon Adelson was guilty of "dual loyalty" for his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

- In 2021, after being a long-time advocate for former President Donald Trump, Faleski turns on him for supporting legislation that would protect the Jewish communities from the onslaught of antisemitic violence that stems from hate speech: "Are you paying attention? (They) are pushing SPEECH LAWS to stop people from talking about DUAL LOYALTY."

- On June 10, 2021, Faleski called Ben Shapiro "Satan's little boy" for condemning the phrase "dual loyalty" as antisemitic. Faleski doubled down on his Jew-hatred a few months later in August of 2021, when he called Dennis Prager & Shapiro liars for suggesting Jews do not have dual loyalty with Israel.

Faleski also rejects the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism and other legislation that protects Jewish people from bigotry and hatred. For example:

- In 2022, he tweeted out a definition of IHRA's definition stating, "They say it's hate speech to say Jews killed Jesus, have more loyalty to Israel than other countries & saying they control large sectors of society."

- In January 2023 Faleski tweeted, "They're passing speech laws in America because they serve Zionism over America."



Faleski also falsely equates Jewish people with "power" and "control." For example:

- In April 2021, Faleski tweeted out to his thousands of followers, "What do Epstein, Weinstein & 85% of the writers, producers & media execs making the most subversive programming have in common? I'll give you a hint." This false conspiracy of Jews controlling the media is extremely damaging to the safety of American Jews.

- In April 2022, Faleski claimed Trump "blew it" (his re-election) because he and others "pledge allegiance to Zion Don The Big Pharma Shawarma."

- In October 2022, Faleski tweeted, "The Nick Cannon & Kanye West rule: Your Hollywood handlers want you to aggressively bash European white people for a living — NOT Jews. Do NOT talk about Jews. You will be put in Whoopi Goldberg timeout. Stick to bashing poor white people. Not those who own your companies." In the same thread he continued to state Jews were trying to create a race war and he is trying to expose their "scheme."

In April 2023, activist Candace Owens appeared on An0maly's podcast where the two discussed age-old antisemitic tropes. Owens also made startling statements about her former Jewish boss, Dennis Prager: "he is so warm and likable, you don't even think twice that he is Jewish." An0maly agreed with her assertion and the two continued their dialogue regarding Jewish victimhood and defending the 2022 Antisemite of the Year, Kanye West.

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May 13, 2013


Congressman Paul Gosar
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-10/congressman-paul-gosar

Paul Anthony Gosar is an American far-right Congressman, representing Arizona's 9th district. Throughout his political career, Gosar has been at the center of multiple controversial incidents due to his openly antisemitic and violent views. This has resulted in his removal from multiple committee assignments in Congress.

Gosar has also engaged in "meme culture" on his Twitter account, including the #DarkMAGA movement, which has ties to neo-Nazi meme culture and often expresses violent desires towards perceived enemies. These actions and associations have drawn criticism and raised concerns about Gosar's stance on antisemitism and white supremacist ideologies. Many of these accounts found in "meme culture" push the "great replacement theory" which suggests minorities are replacing white Americans. This ideology spurred multiple mass shootings, including the 2018's Pittsburg Tree of Life Synagogue massacre to carry out his attacks.

In 2021, Gosar publicly supported the activities of Vincent James Foxx, a well-known white nationalist who assumed the role of an unofficial propagandist for a neo-Nazi fight club. A few years prior, Gosar even shared the stage at a white nationalist conference with Foxx and former "Antisemite of the Week" Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust-denier and promoter of antisemitic ideologies. This made Gosar the first sitting politician to participate in such an event.

In October 2022, Gosar tweeted to his supporters to "Pray for Kanye West. They will throw everything they have at him simply for speaking the truth" in response to Kanye's online threats against the Jewish people.

In April 2023, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, Gosar promoted an antisemitic website that praised him for condemning "Jewish warmongers." This website espouses antisemitic conspiracies, denies the Holocaust, and lauds Hitler as a "courageous figure".

His anti-Jewish rhetoric has drawn national and even familial criticism. Six of Gosar's siblings have spoken out against his antisemitic ways. His brother is quoted saying, "It is extremely upsetting to have to call you out on this, Paul, but you've forced our hand with your deceit and antisemitic dog whistle."

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May 19, 2023


New York Assemblyman Zohran Kwame Mamdani
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/zohran-kwame-mamdani

Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a community organizer based in New York City pushing the antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS). In 2020, Mamdani ran for the New York State Assembly representing District 36, which covers parts of Queens. He ran as a Democratic Socialist and with the endorsement of previous "Antisemitic of the Week" Linda Sarsour. He beat the incumbent in the Democratic primary by less than 500 votes and went on to win the election in both 2020 and 2022, running unopposed.



Zohran Mamdani proudly claims credit for starting a Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter in college and has a long history of supporting the BDS movement. For example:

- In May 2021, he tweeted: "We pay our elected officials with our tax $$$ to represent us but they go on paid-for trips to Israel. We have three words for them #BDS. Every elected must be pressured to stand with Palestinians, oppose Apartheid & assert that the fight for dignity knows no exception."

- In 2021, like Linda Sarsour, Mamdani attempted to assert his BDS views into the Black Lives Matter movement. He often tweets, "We are paving a new path, one where we stand against injustice & apartheid whether in Ferguson or Palestine" or "#BLM or #BDS."

- In 2022, Mamdani attacked Pro-Israel Representative Ritchie Torres tweeting, "#BDS is a righteous movement for liberation, one supported by queer people & Jewish people & socialists & abolitionists & all those who know another world is possible."



In August 2022, Mamdani went on a Twitter rant claiming American politicians are essentially bought and paid for by the Israeli government. He also condemned the Iron Dome Defense Missile System, which is credited for saving thousands of Jewish and Arab lives alike.

This month, Zohran Mamdani introduced legislation that pushes pro-BDS legislation known as "Not on Our Dime." The bill would penalize charities that aid various communities within Israel. A collective of 25 assembly membes, led by Daniel Rosenthal and Nily Rozic, issued a shared message emphasizing the risks posed by Mamdani's proposed legislation and assert that this BDS tactic was introduced to create division.

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May 27, 2023


Antisemite of the Week Update: Roger Waters
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/antisemite-of-the-week-update-roger-waters

Roger Waters, co-founder of the band Pink Floyd, has grossly doubled down on his antisemitism since his "Antisemite of the Week" feature in 2019. These incidents stem from his support for the antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, his claims of Jewish power and control, and his minimization of the Holocaust.

A few weeks ago, despite public outcry and petitions, Germany allowed Waters' concert to proceed. In true Waters fashion, his performance had multiple antisemitic themes: at one point, he donned an outfit similar to an SS German officer and fired a fake automatic rifle.



To add further insult to injury, Waters presented the names of Anne Frank and Shireen Abu Akleh side by side, comparing a parallel between the teenage Holocaust victim and the Palestinian journalist who was accidentally killed while covering the Israel-Palestinian conflict.



Waters, an adamant supporter of BDS, also calls for the isolation and cultural boycott of the Jewish nation. He falsely compares the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians to apartheid South Africa and shockingly compares Israel to Nazi Germany. Some of his statements and actions have been paraded at his largely attended concerts. For example, in 2013, he used a large inflatable pig with a Star of David to signify Jewish greed and control, causing significant controversy as it invoked dangerous antisemitic stereotypes.



Not surprisingly, Roger Waters also associates with as well as defends prominent antisemites such as Linda Sarsour. After StopAntisemitism's successful campaign in which Geico cut ties with Linda Sarsour in 2022 after we exposed her vile Jew hatred to Geico's executives, Waters went on a rant that Geico caved to the "Zionists" and that some "Zionist person" was behind the firing.



A few months later, Waters went on the podcast of former Antisemite of the Week Joe Rogan, where the two spoke and discussed what they considered to be antisemitic. Waters defended Hamas and claimed Israel was responsible for the Palestinian's ongoing intifadas because the Israelis will eventually "slaughter the Palestinians."

In an interview with "Ha'aretz" this month, Waters blamed the "Jewish lobby" for perpetuating the false notion that he was antisemitic. During the same interview, he called for an end to the Jewish state.

Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, boycotting Israeli goods, and drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis are deemed antisemitic by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

Thankfully, Berlin authorities announced they were launching a criminal investigation into the actions that took place at Roger Waters' concert mentioned above.

Despite Germany's investigation and the ongoing antisemitic behavior of Roger Waters, the movie giant AMC Theaters has decided to proceed with promoting his current film!

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June 17, 2023


Henry Bens Jr. - The High School Hate Monger
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/ymoehy5wnyc85z2cz9puii0s0p1vsx

Henry Bens Jr. is a high school educator propagating and promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories and tropes in Northern California's Hayward Unified School District. Bens maintains ties with the extremist group Black Hebrew Israelites (BHI), a fringe, cult-like, religious movement that mimics the extremist rhetoric of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and fuels Jew-hatred and antisemitic violence. Identified as a hate group by StopAntisemitism and multiple others, its core agenda is the false belief that Black Americans are the true descendants of the biblical Israelites, and that modern-day Jews are imposters who stole the religious heritage of Black people.

Bens actively upholds and shares his antisemitic views on social media; for example in October 2020, Bens claimed "The Khazars, Converts to Judaism, are not from any of the 12 Tribes of Israel, because they are not of the seed of Abraham nor Jacob!" The Black Hebrew Israelites maintain that today's Jews are religious converts who descended from the Khazars, with no historical connection to the land of Israel.



Bens also posts rhetoric denying the Jewish people of their ancestral home and history, defends notorious antisemites, and spreads antisemitic conspiracy theories of Jewish power and control. For example:

- In October 2022, he ranted on Facebook about companies cutting ties with Kanye West over his antisemitic comments. Bens stated, "All these happened because Kanye made truth claims about the so-called Jewish people."

- In November 2022, he praised Kyrie Irving for promoting the antisemitic film "Hebrews to Negroes." The film falsely accuses the Jewish people of replacing Black people as the original descendants of Israel. Bens followed with another post questioning the what constitutes the Holocaust and shamefully compared it to slavery.



The following week, Bens questioned, "Do Zionist exercise a monopoly over Mass Media in the U.S.?" an age-old antisemitic trope often fueled by white supremacists.

In February 2023, it was discovered that Henry Bens distributed antisemitic materials to his students, including photocopies of literature falsely attributing "global power" and "world domination" to the Jewish people as a whole.

Shockingly, students stated on numerous occasions Bens would often perform Nazi salutes, even going as far as saying, "if I was alive during Hitler's time, I would have an interview with him...I would let him share his views." Bens was also quoted for "wanting to remove the blindfold" of indoctrination as students had been lied to regarding the history of the Holocaust and Jewish "world domination." It was later discovered that many students had requested to change classrooms due to his extremist views including, but not limited to antisemitism, homophobia, and sexism.

Several students approached the school administration multiple times regarding Mr. Bens and were left unsatisfied by the silence and failure to act. A teacher confirmed and reiterated concerns to administration but they repeatedly stated they could not do anything about Bens' curriculum because of "academic freedom" and they "can't do anything to discipline him because the union will protect him." As a result, students began organizing efforts to combat these antisemitic teachings. Outrageously, school and district officials criticized the students' initiative, claiming they exceeded authorized actions and canceling all planned events. District officials offered to hold an event on Holocaust Remembrance Day, but there was only a moment of silence scheduled for Holocaust victims, and then the event was othered as a "multicultural day."

Finally, after tremendous outcry from students, parents, and faculty, the administration at Mt. Eden High School placed Henry Bens on academic leave. However, it was discovered he was and is still actively on paid leave!

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June 23, 2023


True See Allah - aka Troy Christopher Watson
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/mrgxod7wd7t6yjdguu4b35m90lutxt

True-See Allah, known previously as Troy Christopher Watson, is the Director for Community Engagement with the Boston District Attorney's office who was recently discovered to be a devoted follower and advocate of the former "Antisemite of the Week," Louis Farrakhan. Farrakhan is the leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI), a Black supremacist and designated hate organization known for promoting antisemitism.

Despite Farrakhan's antisemitic and hate filled rhetoric, Allah has openly admired him, referring to him as the "undisputed Champion for all of humanity." Shockingly, Allah's membership in the NOI and his support for Farrakhan did not prevent Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden from appointing him in the role tasked with evaluating and responding to community needs.

Allah's career path includes previous positions in the Massachusetts government, such as working in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department and the state's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. However, his background is marked by a troubled past, including a conviction for his involvement in a gang-related shooting in 1989 that left the victim paralyzed. After leaving prison, Allah changed his name and joined NOI, becoming a prominent member of the organization and serving as an officer at a Boston NOI mosque.

This past week, a 2016 broadcast featuring True-See Allah espousing antisemitism surfaced. Throughout the interview, Allah praised Farrakhan for his beliefs and referred to a Jewish individual he encountered as a "Jewish guy who's got short arms and deep pockets," perpetuating a stereotype about Jews and their alleged greed.

In a 2022 interview conducted several months after he began his job at the defense attorney's office, Allah expressed his gratitude for NOI for help towards his pardon, his admiration for Farrakhan, and his career goals of connecting NOI "to the top" via his position with the D.A.'s office, a relationship which he says has been hindered by "the misperception from the Jewish community."

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June 30, 2023


Antisemite of the Week: Rasha Abdel Latif
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/antisemite-of-the-week

Jordanian-born Rasha Abdel Latif is Amnesty International's newest U.S. Board member. Harsh criticism of the Board's election of Latif grew after Latif's antisemitic comments surfaced in which she dignified the murder of Jewish Israeli civilians, praised Palestinian rocket attacks, celebrated the escape of convicted terrorists & murderers, insisted Israel doesn't exist, and argued Israel will be expelled from the Middle East.

A mere four days before accepting her new Amnesty role, Latif retweeted a post honoring a deadly terror attack in Tel Aviv. Latif's record of Jew-hatred, support for Palestinian rocket attacks, and the elimination of Israel, litters her social media. Notably, in a 2013 tweet, she wrote: "There is nothing called "Israel" it is Palestine territory"."



In February 2022, Latif retweeted a cartoon showing the land of Israel flicking away the Star of David with Arabic text that reads: "This land does not fit two identities. It's either us - or us."



In 2014, Latif said Jews are "strangers" to the land and often calls Israel an apartheid state and shares false imagery or footage of a wall barrier that is racist toward Palestinians. She fails to mention that the wall Israel erected is a security checkpoint in direct response to ongoing terror attacks perpetrated by Palestinian terrorists. After the wall was built, bombing attacks have dropped considerably.

In September 2021, Latif retweeted a post by former Palestinian Authority spokesperson Nour Odeh. The post celebrated the escape of Palestinian terrorists from a prison in Israel.



Latif shares support for Palestinian "resistance fighters" and their excessive use of rocket fire against innocent Israeli civilians. In May 2021, she showed support for Hamas' rocket fire aimed to destroy Israel by falsely claiming the attacks were legal under international law.

Perpetuating dialogue that entertains the notion of the dissolution or illegitimacy of the State of Israel inflames tensions and undermines efforts to achieve peaceful resolutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It fosters an environment of intolerance, prejudice, and antisemitism, which goes against the principles of equality and human rights, according to Amnesty International's core values.

Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination by claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor is deemed antisemitic by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

Agnés Callamard, a previous 'Antisemite of the Week' and Secretary-General of Amnesty International, shamefully morphed Amnesty into a witch-hunt against the world's sole Jewish nation. Amnesty International's record of contributing to antisemitism contradicts the organization's mission of "protecting individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom, and truth are denied." 

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June 30, 2023


Antisemite of the Week: Rasha Abdel Latif   
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/antisemite-of-the-week

Jordanian-born Rasha Abdel Latif is Amnesty International's newest U.S. Board member. Harsh criticism of the Board's election of Latif grew after Latif's antisemitic comments surfaced in which she dignified the murder of Jewish Israeli civilians, praised Palestinian rocket attacks, celebrated the escape of convicted terrorists & murderers, insisted Israel doesn't exist, and argued Israel will be expelled from the Middle East.

A mere four days before accepting her new Amnesty role, Latif retweeted a post honoring a deadly terror attack in Tel Aviv. Latif's record of Jew-hatred, support for Palestinian rocket attacks, and the elimination of Israel, litters her social media. Notably, in a 2013 tweet, she wrote: "There is nothing called "Israel" it is Palestine territory"."



In February 2022, Latif retweeted a cartoon showing the land of Israel flicking away the Star of David with Arabic text that reads: "This land does not fit two identities. It's either us - or us."



In 2014, Latif said Jews are "strangers" to the land and often calls Israel an apartheid state and shares false imagery or footage of a wall barrier that is racist toward Palestinians. She fails to mention that the wall Israel erected is a security checkpoint in direct response to ongoing terror attacks perpetrated by Palestinian terrorists. After the wall was built, bombing attacks have dropped considerably.

In September 2021, Latif retweeted a post by former Palestinian Authority spokesperson Nour Odeh. The post celebrated the escape of Palestinian terrorists from a prison in Israel.



Latif shares support for Palestinian "resistance fighters" and their excessive use of rocket fire against innocent Israeli civilians. In May 2021, she showed support for Hamas' rocket fire aimed to destroy Israel by falsely claiming the attacks were legal under international law.

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July 8, 2023


Jeffrey Perrine: Monetizing Hate         
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/jeffrey-perrine-monetizing-hate

Jeffrey Perrine of Sacramento, California is a violent neo-Nazi extremist and former member of the Proud Boys who has become increasingly active in the white supremacist group, Goyim Defense League (GDL). Perrine openly supports Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, spreads antisemitic libels, espouses vile antisemitism, and has a troubling history of harassment and physical assault.

Perrine, a prominent figure in the Sacramento area, has experienced notable challenges in a thus-far unsuccessful attempt at a political career to secure positions on the School Board and State Assembly. His association with the Proud Boys and the revelation of his secret Telegram accounts where he expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime led to his dismissal from a position he held within the Sacramento County GOP Central Committee.



Perrine claims the Proud Boys were infiltrated by the Jews to create chaos and disruption. He continued his rant, stating "Jews are a footnote in history" and went on to promote Nazis for having family values.

Jeffrey Perrine goes by the alias of 'unapologeticallywhite' on social media, where he spreads dangerous libels of Jewish power and control and blames leaders or individuals for being "Jew-pilled" – an antisemitic trope claiming Jews control aspects of the media and government. Perrine's social media posts are filled with vile antisemitic comments referencing the Jewish people. He greets his followers with "hail brother," referencing the phrase "hail Hitler."



Perrine has close ties to GDL leader Jon Minadeo II, who has been featured twice as StopAntisemitism's 'Antisemite of the Week' for his grotesque antisemitic actions towards the Jewish community. In June of 2023, Minadeo praised Perrine for his involvement with the ongoing antisemitic call-ins to Walnut City Council meetings in which there was a string of harassment towards the Jewish community involving propaganda and tropes of "Jewish control of the media." Perrine joined members of White Lives Matter and GDL last month to distribute antisemitic propaganda throughout various cities, bragging on a voice memo of his involvement.

Despite the innocent image he attempts to display in his political aspirations, Perrine has a violent past. In 2018, Perrine was taped at a Portland protest engaging in the violent beating of a jogger who challenged Perrine and other Proud Boys' views. He was later arrested when he took a bullhorn and stated that illegal immigrants should have their "heads smashed into the concrete." While running for a local government position in Sacramento, Perrine was taped making verbal threats and physical advances towards his opponent. In March of 2023, Perrine was arrested for harassing and stalking a pastor at his place of work. As he was arrested, he continually called the arresting officers "ZOGbots," a term related to the conspiracy theory known as "ZOG" or "Zionist Occupied Government," asserting that the U.S. Government is controlled by Jews.



Jeffrey Perrine currently runs a digital clothing shop where he sells merchandise featuring swastikas, images of Adolf Hitler, and other prominent figures from the Nazi Party. He uses Telegram to advertise these items to his followers and other neo-Nazis. One of his popular merch items features the slogan "White Boy Summer" with an image of Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels, and Heinrich Himmler driving a car with Nazi symbols.


Note: Image has been edited to avoid promotion

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July 15, 2023


Elijah Schaffer - Sexual Predator and Bigot           
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/elijah-schaffer-sexual-predator-and-bigot

Elijah Schaffer is a radical political commentator and host of the 'Slightly Offensive' podcast, where he hosts vile antisemites and spreads dangerous conspiracy theories against the Jewish people to his nearly one million social media followers. Schaffer gained notoriety when he began to clash over his controversial reporting style with his then-boss Glenn Beck of The Blaze. Amid the ongoing controversy, Schaffer was hit with a sexual assault allegation that led to his dismissal from Glenn Beck and Blaze Media.

On multiple occasion Schaffer has invited Jew-hater Nick Fuentes on his podcast. Fuentes was named StopAntisemitism's "Antisemite of the Week" for his leadership in the 'Groyper Army', a neo-Nazi organization that espouses antisemitic rhetoric against the American Jewish community. Fuentes is also a Holocaust denier who pushes Kanye West's Jew-hatred across college campuses.

In October 2022, after Kanye threatened to go "Death con 3" on the Jewish people, Elijah Schaffer chastised those who censored Kanye's threats as it hindered any room for a "healthy public debate." He contributed to a series of tweets that mocked American Jews who took offense to being physically threatened by the disgraced rapper.

During an episode of The Blaze's "You Are Here," Schaffer criticized foreign influence in U.S. politics, including countries like Qatar, China, and Russia. However, he also mentioned the nonexistent "Zionist Movement of America" as a sponsor of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and accused Israel of exploiting "the greed of Americans." By including Israel in his discussion of foreign influence, Schaffer perpetuated the dangerous antisemitic trope of Jewish and Israeli control over U.S. policy.

In August 2022, weeks before his firing from Blaze Media, Schaffer hosted a panel of racist and antisemitic guests. The three delved into gross racial stereotypes of various marginalized groups. The men spoke about Jewish bakeries and media involvement where one host said, "they love ovens." Schaffer responded, "Why do you think I work here? If you want to get into media, who are you going to work for?" He followed with, "Keep your inner circle white so your sh*t doesn't get stolen."

Elijah Schaffer's antisemitism is not limited to his podcast; examples of his anti-Jewish bigotry include:

- In February 2021, Schaffer tweeted, "Remember when Hitler and the Jews had different cultural norms?"

- In August 2022, in response to StopAntisemitism linking the Parkland Shooter's motivation to Jew-hatred, Schaffer responded, "spinning this killing into antisemitism mocks both the victims of this killing & real antisemitism."

- In February 2023, in response to Palestinians training children soldiers to murder Israelis, Schaffer compared Israelis to Nazis by tweeting, "If any white country treated POC the way Israelis treat Palestinians, they'd be called Nazis."



Most shockingly, last week Schaffer asked his 624,000 followers on Twitter if they believed that "Jews disproportionately control the world institutions, banks, & are waging war on white, western society?" Nearly two million Twitter users viewed the tweet with more than 94,000 votes being cast, and as of Friday 49.5% voted "Yes, 100%" and 22.3% voted "Yes, it's complicated."



Throughout the global pandemic, Elijah Schaffer made a habit of comparing COVID-19 regulations to the Holocaust, including:

- In August 2020, LAPD were called to the house party of an influencer at a time when public gatherings were encouraged to be minimal. Schaffer tweeted, "These people would have reported the Jews to the Gestapo."

- In December 2021, the Illinois Holocaust Museum announced their requirements of COVID-19 vaccination cards for their visitors. Schaffer tweeted them with the caption, "Are Jews allowed in without papers?"

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July 22, 2023


Robert F. Kennedy Jr.     
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/8pejaedckehtknpp9czdbnz1kt6vel

Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) is a Democratic Presidential candidate for the 2024 election and the third son of former U.S. Attorney General & Senator Robert F. Kennedy. RFK Jr. has veered sharply away from his father's legacy of unwavering support for the Jewish people and their homeland, choosing instead to embrace the bitter taste of antisemitism in his rhetoric and actions. Upon entering the 2024 presidential election, RFK Jr. appeared to be participating in an 'apology tour' for these actions. Unfortunately, the damage – of vile Jew-hatred through the guise of age-old conspiracies – has been done.

In 2015, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Louis Farrakhan and hailed him a "truly great partner" for his involvement in pushing vaccine theories targeting African Americans. In 2019, Farrakhan was named StopAntisemitism's 'Antisemite of the Week' for his atrocious antisemitic rhetoric of calling Jews "termites," blaming them for the slave trade, making false references to "Jewish power," and claiming the modern Jewish people are "fake Jews."



Kennedy later continued to collaborate with the Nation of Islam on vaccine issues and claimed he was not aware of Farrakhan's history of antisemitism at the time. However, his private diary revealed contradictory statements, expressing concerns about Farrakhan's antisemitic views as he describes his disillusionment with civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, writing: "His [Jackson's] love affair with Louis Farrakhan and his Jewish xenophobia are also unforgivable." Kennedy claimed to have cut ties with the Nation of Islam after learning of Farrakhan's comments about Jews, but in 2021 Kennedy hosted Tony Muhammad, a Nation of Islam official, to discuss an unfounded claim that scientists were conducting harmful experiments on black Americans through vaccinations.

RFK Jr. also defended Roger Waters who was crowned StopAntisemitism's "Antisemite of the Week" last month for his continued antisemitism online and throughout his concerts. After Jewish organizations condemned Waters' actions and speech on Jewish "power" and "control," RFK Jr. tweeted: "Roger You are the global hero Orwell had in mind when he said "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act" The high priests of the totalitarian orthodoxies are trying to silence you with censorship, gaslighting and defamation. Please keep speaking truth to power!" Kennedy quickly deleted the tweet and attempted to claim his words were in reference to the COVID-19 vaccine.



On July 15, 2023, video  https://url.emailprotection.link/?b4p77qYzp3JNYeRJv-7y7JUepWVRUJPE92mrSj8dv66B8laPeDdUgCyHZ_2Lx2v7QTf3qXb0-v1i1jBf3-hquQy95uSVlSMdPCHtl2zXjtR4htkFndmvcsI6OXO6vidiF-HRTLL_UH_EuAbqjG39lBLNT6m7LupaBIfeEPs0Kf5v4XxP0GY91MfxvO68Za9i6A_mjF2xcyPvM70UiUMvHqQ~~ surfaced of Kennedy discussing a disproven claim between COVID-19 and the Jewish people. In the footage Kennedy states, "COVID-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and black people. The people who are most immune are Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese." Jewish organizations, the Democratic party, and even members of the Kennedy family were quick to dismiss RFK Jr's., words as antisemitic.

For centuries, Jews have been at the center of conspiracy theories related to pandemics, wars, slavery, and economic status. The notion that Jews bear the blame for diseases or are somehow immune to their effects harkens back to the medieval period. As with the anti-Jewish conspiracies of the past, there is zero evidence to support RFK Jr.'s claims about COVID-19's connection to the Jewish people.

On July 20th, 2023, Kennedy testified during the House Judiciary hearing of censorship and claimed, "I want to say this, while I'm on the record, that in my entire life and, while I'm under oath, in my entire life, I have never uttered a phrase that was either racist, or antisemitic." According to documented statements of his in the past, this is simply false. For example:

- Just weeks before Kennedy made this declaration in the House, he met with the vile anti-Jewish rapper, Ice Cube. In June 2020, Ice Cube was named StopAntisemitism's 'Antisemite of the Week' for supporting the beliefs of the radicalized hate group 'The Black Hebrew Israelites (BHI). 'The BHI sect maintains that today's Jews are religious converts who descended from the Khazars, with no historical connection to the land of Israel.

- In 2022, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued an apology for his remarks insinuating that the conditions under the COVID-19 restrictions and mandates were more severe than those endured by Anne Frank's experiences during the Holocaust. In response, his wife, actor Cheryl Hines, tweeted separately, distancing herself from his statement and calling it "reprehensible and insensitive.

- On June 5, 1968, Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian who held strong anti-Zionist beliefs assassinated Senator Robert F. Kennedy Sr. Sirhan murdered the Senator over his open support of the State of Israel. RFK Jr. wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle that he denies that Sirhan is responsible for the death of his father.

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July 28, 2023


Ian Smith 
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/ian-smith

Ian Smith, the former owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, NJ, gained notoriety for allocating over a million dollars in fines and over 60 citations for illegal activities pertaining to his business interactions. As he began to grow in his online presence, his staunch antisemitic views, tweets promoting violence, and continuous criminal activities began to surface.

In 2021, Smith announced his candidacy for Congress in New Jersey's 3rd District. However, Smith's campaign was quickly overshadowed by his two DUI incidents, with the most recent one leading to his arrest on charges of driving under the influence, refusing to take a breath test, and reckless and careless driving. Smith had previously been involved in a drunk driving crash in 2007, which resulted in the death of a 19-year-old student named Kevin Ade. 

Throughout Smith's social media posts, he often touts the false antisemitic trope of Jewish 'power.' For example:

- In 2022, Smith tweeted: "There is no American government, only a mafia controlled by bankers. (Guess what kind of bankers)."

- In February 2023, he tweeted: "Communism is not our biggest threat, the cooperation between powerful global corporations and a political oligarchy backed by Zionist bankers is the cause of almost every problem in our lives."

- In June of 2023, Smith tweeted, "How come when I criticize the American government, Americans don't take it as a personal attack but when I criticize Israel and powerful Zionists, Jewish people take it personally?"

Ian Smith continued his tirade against Jewish 'control' by tweeting, "Americans on any part of the political spectrum are being fu--ing played. We are witnessing little more than political theatre. The [Jewish] elite have pitted us against each other while they continue to laugh their way to the bank, solidifying their stranglehold over our way of life."

Ian Smith has also tweeted on multiple occasions questioning dual loyalty and citizenship of American Jews. This insinuates that Jews are somehow separate from the rest of society, fostering an "us vs. them" mentality and perpetuates feelings of exclusion and distrust that Jews cannot be loyal citizens to the country they live in.

Smith's ongoing Jew hatred is broadcasted throughout his social media postings. Examples include:

- In similar vein to the white supremacist group, the Goyim Defense League (GDL), who roam the country spreading hundreds of antisemitic pamphlets, Smith contends that the "trans agenda" is a deliberate part of a Jewish 'scheme.'

- In July 2023, Ian Smith repeated the dangerous claim that Israel and the Jews were behind the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

- A few days later he tweeted, about a "parasitic" people who were the cause of WWI and WWII and their agenda to make the world "less white." Throughout history, vile antisemites have used the phrase "parasite" to describe the Jewish people.

- Smith often downplays the evils of Hitler and Nazi Germany by comparing them to other atrocities in history. He mocked the seriousness of antisemitism with a graphic that says, "when you are worse than the Nazis but nobody cares because you flooded western academia with your useful idiots."

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- In July 2023, Ian Smith repeated the dangerous claim that Israel and the Jews were behind the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

- A few days later he tweeted, about a "parasitic" people who were the cause of WWI and WWII and their agenda to make the world "less white." Throughout history, vile antisemites have used the phrase "parasite" to describe the Jewish people.

Maybe it's better to use their Full Name, out of Respect for the Gentiles.

Conscienceless J-Whiner Parasites.

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August 4, 2023


Khaliq Raufi     
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/khaliq-raufi

Khaliq Raufi is an Afghan refugee residing in San Diego who was recently appointed to the San Diego County "Human Relations Commission" by County Supervisor Joel Anderson. The 31-member commission is intended to promote positive human relations, respect, and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or citizenship status. Though the Commission was reinstated in response to the antisemitic attack at the Chabad of Poway in 2019, no individuals were appointed to represent the Jewish community.

During a July 18th meeting, Khaliq Raufi completely disregarded the Commission's goals when he embarked on an antisemitic rant accusing the Jewish people of murdering Palestinians.

Raufi claimed he read "a few verses" in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy - calling it "the book of Jews" - claiming it "states to go kill Palestinians." He continued to outrageously claim those instructions to kill were being taught in synagogues.



In fact, Deuteronomy recounts the Jews wandering in the desert after fleeing Egypt and their ultimate entry into Israel. Khaliq Raufi's comments were reported as a "hate incident" and after uproar from the community he subsequently resigned from his position, claiming the Commission was "no longer a safe space for people to express their beliefs."

Not surprisingly, this incident wasn't Khaliq Raufi's first dive into the antisemitism pool. A simple search of his social media identifies a plethora of antisemitic posts vilifying both the Jewish nation and people.

For example, in several Facebook posts in 2021, Khaliq Raufi spreads antisemitic conspiracy theories claiming Jews run the media. He also referred to Israel's Prime Minister as "Hitler" and often referred to the Jewish people as "apartheid Jewish gangsters."

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April 11, 2023


Christopher Pohlhaus   
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/antisemite-of-the-week-christopher-pohlhaus

Christopher Alan Pohlhaus, who calls himself "The Hammer," is an ex-Marine and neo-Nazi who leads the white nationalist group, the Blood Tribe. Based in Maine, Pohlhaus operates various Telegram channels notorious for disseminating genocidal and neo-Nazi content. He is heavily armed and openly associates with white supremacists in their mission to construct an ethno-state. He has also confessed to vandalizing numerous businesses with neo-Nazi materials.

The Blood Tribe is an extremist group operating through semi-autonomous branches in the U.S. and Canada, espousing aggressive white supremacist ideologies and openly targeting Jews, nonwhites, and the LGBTQ+ community. In 2020, the group hung dozens of white supremacist banners across the country and posted a photo of himself to social media of him stepping on the Israeli flag. 



As his following expanded, Pohlhaus organized private white supremacist gatherings, evolving into formal Blood Tribe "membership ceremonies." In 2023, Blood Tribe members engaged in anti-LGBTQ+ protests, wearing uniforms and masks while displaying swastika flags, making Hitler salutes, and hurling racist and anti-LGBTQ+ insults.



Pohlhaus is also a well-known white supremacist tattoo artist who claimed a comfortable income from his work in San Antonio before relocating to Maine. In July 2022, in a now deleted thread, he posted a photo of a skull-and-bones tattoo he inked on two-time 'Antisemite of the Week' Jon Minadeo's arm. This skull-and-bones design, known as Totenkopf, was appropriated by the Nazis and is a popular symbol among white supremacist groups.

Pohlhaus has also allied with Denis Kapustin, a Ukrainian neo-Nazi, violent rioter, and paramilitary leader. Kapustin appeared in a podcast with Pohlhaus and discussed his plans to establish a neo-Nazi pipeline of volunteer soldiers from the U.S. to Ukraine.

Pohlhaus is currently leading a movement to bring neo-Nazis to Maine for the purpose of establishing a white ethno-state, which he portrays as a "peaceful project." However, a leaked video shows Pohlhaus discussing how to target and shoot truckers in sniper operations to disrupt the United States' supply chain. Pohlhaus promotes violent accelerationism, an ideology advocating terrorism to expedite the collapse of governments.

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August 18, 2023


Aziza Zahran
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/aziza-zahran

Aziza Zahran is a child disability specialist in the state of New York who actively displays her antisemitism and extreme views toward Jews and Israel on her social media.

She has advocated for the death of Jews and the State of Israel, praised Hitler, compared Israel to Nazi Germany, and justified violence against Israelis. Zahran's online presence includes usernames like "IsisLayla2" on Twitter and "Isis Layla" on Facebook. Zahran is also a staunch supporter of the antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and has affiliations with the violent Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) group.

Examples of Zahran's bigoted posts:

- On November 16, 2012, Zahran tweeted: "I WISH HITLER WOULD HAVE FINISHED WHAT HE STARTED! IF HE ONLY KNEW WHAT SAVAGES THE JEWS WOULD BECOME!" She followed her tweet with the following response: "I DO NOT GIVE A SINGLE SH*T ABOUT WHO THEY JEWS WERE, THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PALESTINIANS. #DEATH2ISRAEL&JEWS"
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- On November 17, 2012, Zahran tweeted: "Palestine will be free from the river to the sea, death to Israel death to Jews on judgment day you will lose."
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- On November 17, 2012, Zahran tweeted: "The Jews don't like #LouisFarrakhan, so they call him Hitler. Well, that's a good name, Hitler was a great man #LouisFarrakhan." Louis Farrakhan is a former recipient of StopAntisemitism's 'Antisemite of the Week.'  https://ghostarchive.org/archive/BEGJA

- On May 6, 2021, Zahran tweeted: "Are the #Jewish people the only people that can use the word #holocaust to describe the horrible human rights violations that #Nazis did to them? I'm using the word holocaust to describe the violations of human rights #Israel is doing to #Palestinians in #Gaza & all of #Palestine"  https://ghostarchive.org/archive/eHyUE

- On May 10, 2021, Zahran tweeted: "Just to be clear. Israel is not a country or state, it's a colonialist imperialist power killing indigenous people to steal their land, Stop naming it. Stop validating it's (sic) existence #Israel cannot and we will not allow it to exist this way Boycott it. Disarm it..."  https://ghostarchive.org/archive/kqURg



Encouraging the boycott of Israeli products, downplaying the events of the Holocaust, advocating violence against Jews, comparing Jews to Nazis, and calling for Israel's destruction all violate the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. These alarming and indefensible posts reveal a damaged character unfit to care for Jewish children.

As of June 2022, Zahran's LinkedIn profile indicated her roles as a Care Manager at the Children's Health Home of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County and a Children's Support Specialist at AccessCNY.

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August 25, 2023


Nicholas Bysheim 
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/nicholas-bysheim

Nicholas Alan Bysheim better known as "Jehu" is a 33-year-old male from Lusby, Maryland, and is currently traveling the country harassing Jewish communities alongside Jon Minadeo II and their white supremacist brotherhood, the Goyim Defense League (GDL). GDL members are collectively known for distributing thousands of antisemitic flyers throughout various neighborhoods nationwide and hanging banners along major highways that make mendacious claims about the Jewish people.

Nicholas Bysheim first appeared in the media during his arrest in November 2022 for littering antisemitic materials throughout a Rhode Island town. A few weeks later on New Year's Eve, StopAntisemitism identified Bysheim as the accomplice of Jon Minadeo during a slew of anti-Jewish projections of buildings throughout the state of Florida. A swastika was projected onto a building in downtown Boca Raton; "Hitler was Right," "The Holocaust Never Happened," and "Vax the Jews" were projected onto buildings in Orlando. A week after these incidents, Bysheim was arrested for resisting an officer in Palm Beach after he was found littering antisemitic materials. When he failed to identify himself, Bysheim was taken into police custody. 


In February 2023, Bysheim, Minadeo, and a dozen other members of the GDL harassed Jewish members attending Shabbat services in Orlando. The group hurled hundreds of antisemitic slurs and tropes as members arrived at the Chabad. Bysheim and others filmed themselves giving Hitler salutes and holding grotesque signs that falsely accused Israel and the Jewish people for societal issues.



On March 11, 2023, Bysheim and several other members of the GDL were cited in Palm Beach for littering antisemitic literature to dozens of homes in West Palm Beach. A few days later on March 18th, Bysheim was cited again when nearly 500 anti-Jewish leaflets were discovered throughout West Palm Beach neighborhoods. As he was harassing the arresting officers, he was filmed ranting the following antisemitic phrases:

- "Why are your bosses allowed to suck baby penises?"

- "Why is it in their Talmud that they are allowed to molest children?"

- "All of your f**king Jew bosses are going to be ejected to f**king Israel and then Iran is going to nuke the sh*t out of it.

- "Heil f**ing Hitler. White power."

This ongoing unwarranted harassment against the Jewish people spurred legislators in Florida to introduce HB269. The bill would prohibit individuals from distributing materials onto private property with the intention of intimidating or threatening property owners, residents, or visitors, while also making it illegal to willfully and maliciously harass, threaten, or intimidate others based on their religious or ethnic heritage indicators. The bill will require that such violations be reported as hate crimes, will prevent the display or projection of images onto structures or property without permission, and will avert individuals who enter state university or Florida College System campuses with the intent to threaten or intimidate from remaining after receiving a warning to depart.

On April 28, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB259 into law making it a jailable offense if a violation occurs. On May 5, 2023, Bysheim was arrested in court after the State Attorney's office announced their intent to prosecute two misdemeanor charges against him. The charges stem from Bysheim's illegal dumping of antisemitic literature on private property in West Palm Beach, Florida while he was on bail for previous offenses. The State's Attorney's Office was seeking a punishment of 364 days in Palm Beach County Jail. Unfortunately, Judge Marni Bryson handed Bysheim a 12 month probation charge and he was released from police custody.

                                                                 

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August 31, 2023


Jason Brown   
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/jason-brown

Florida resident Jason Brown is a prominent figure within the white supremacist organization Goyim Defense League (GDL). His personal history is muddied with instances of hostility, threats, and confrontations towards Jewish communities across the country. Brown is often found in tandem with GDL founder, Jon Minadeo II, who considers Brown an indispensable asset to GDL's operations. The group is a neo-Nazi based network of individuals whose mission is to spread antisemitic bias about the Jewish people.     

Photo: GDL leader Jon Minadeo II and Jason Brown ignite the Israeli flag on a swastika fire pit   

As a member of GDL, Brown has engaged in a number of antisemitic campaigns. In 2021, he participated in the "Name the Nose" tour, which was designed to harass and mock Jewish individuals through a series of trolling and pranks. Brown has been filmed on multiple occasions engaging in acts of desecration towards the Israeli flag, including burning it, spitting on it, and dragging it on the ground with his foot. He is also the face behind the "Rise of the JEWnicorn" tour, where he dresses in a bright pink unicorn costume and parades across Florida beaches with a sign that states, "The Holocaust is As Fake as This Unicorn."                             



As of May 2023, Brown was awaiting trial in Florida on three charges: felony battery by strangulation, tamper in felony life, and contempt of court misdemeanor. On January 29, 2022, Brown, along with two others, were involved in an orchestrated and violent antisemitic incident during a National Socialist Movement (NSM) neo-Nazi rally in Orlando, Florida. The event was marred by Brown's chants of "No More Jews" and "White Power," accompanied by Hitler salutes and signs displaying hateful messages such as "Jews Aren't White" and "It's Okay to be Antisemitic" – a stark illustration of bigotry. The trio physically attacked a Jewish student named David Newstat, who was punched, spat on, and pepper-sprayed after Brown took notice of Newstat's Israeli flag license plate cover.

The following day, on January 30, 2022, the group raised Nazi flags and displayed banners over an Orlando freeway overpass, displaying offensive messages like "Vax the Jews" along with swastikas and references to the GDL website.

On February 4, 2022, the Orange County (Florida) Sheriff's Department arrested the three participants — Jason Brown, Joshua Terrell, and NSM's Burt Colucci — for their central roles in the antisemitic hate crime against David Newstat on January 29. All three were charged with battery along with a hate crime enhancement amplifying the gravity of the offense. Brown faced additional charges of grand theft for the act of stealing and destroying Newstat's cell phone. His bond was denied after a judge recognized his pending unrelated charges, underscoring the seriousness of his actions beyond the antisemitic rally incident.


   

  Photo: A witness cell phone captures the brutal assault of Jewish UCF student David Newstat   

On August 23, 2023, Jason Brown was arrested once again and charged with domestic battery, aggravated assault by strangulation, and felony tampering. This is Brown's second recorded instance of strangulation.

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September 7, 2023


Omar Toppin   
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/omar-toppin

Omar Andres Toppin Sr., a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, has gained notoriety for his affiliation with the Black Hebrew Israelites (BHI), a fringe religious hate group known for its extremist rhetoric and promotion of antisemitic beliefs. The BHI movement espouses the false notion that Black Americans are the true descendants of the biblical Israelites while portraying modern-day Jews as impostors who have stolen the religious heritage of Black people.       

BHI's rejection of accepted definitions of Judaism has led to real-world violence, such as the Jersey City shootings at JC Kosher Supermarket, where two BHI members killed a police officer and three civilians in a gun battle. Toppin believes that the deadly shooting was a false flag operation.



Toppin's public statements and social media activity have raised significant concerns about his antisemitic views. On October 8, 2020, he tweeted the phrase "The respect that the Synagogue of Satan receives.....," a well-known antisemitic trope pushed by Jew-hating Louis Farrakhan, stemming from a misquoted verse in Book of Revelation. This phrase is often used by BHI members to delegitimize the Jewish faith and lay claim to being the "real" Jews.

In a September 29, 2020 tweet, Toppin suggested a conspiracy theory linking the Rothschild family to the idea that "Jews control the world's money supply." Such baseless accusations have fueled antisemitic sentiments for centuries.



Toppin also promoted the "Khazar myth," which falsely claims that the Jews of today are not descended from the ancient Israelites but from the Khazar people. This myth has been widely discredited by historians and is used to deny Jews' historical connection to the Land of Israel.

Toppin has made derogatory comments about Jews in the music industry, insinuating that they control it for nefarious purposes. He falsely claimed that the Holocaust and the transatlantic slave trade were linked, citing exaggerated death tolls and implying that reparations should be sought for the latter. These views are rooted in conspiracy theories and have been debunked by credible historians, including Eli Faber, who refuted the claims made in the Nation of Islam's book "The Secret Relationship between Blacks and Jews." Toppin once again perpetuates the false idea that government-run agencies are controlled by so-called Khazar Jews. Furthermore, Toppin has engaged in Holocaust denial, a deeply offensive and historically inaccurate stance.

Furthermore, Toppin has engaged in Holocaust denial, a deeply offensive and historically inaccurate stance. He questioned the authenticity of the Holocaust, even going so far as to cast doubt on the number of Jewish victims and implying that it was exaggerated or fabricated.

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September 7, 2023

Toppin also promoted the "Khazar myth," which falsely claims that the Jews of today are not descended from the ancient Israelites but from the Khazar people. This myth has been widely discredited by historians and is used to deny Jews' historical connection to the Land of Israel.

Toppin has made derogatory comments about Jews in the music industry, insinuating that they control it for nefarious purposes. He falsely claimed that the Holocaust and the transatlantic slave trade were linked, citing exaggerated death tolls and implying that reparations should be sought for the latter. These views are rooted in conspiracy theories and have been debunked by credible historians, including Eli Faber, who refuted the claims made in the Nation of Islam's book "The Secret Relationship between Blacks and Jews." Toppin once again perpetuates the false idea that government-run agencies are controlled by so-called Khazar Jews. Furthermore, Toppin has engaged in Holocaust denial, a deeply offensive and historically inaccurate stance.

So in other words,
Toppin has a pretty good understanding of Real History.

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September 15, 2023


Mahmoud Abbas   
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-11/mahmoud-abbas

Mahmoud Abbas, the 87-year-old President of the Palestinian National Authority, is currently in his 18th year of his four-year term. Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, assumed office in 2005 following the death of Yasser Arafat, who recruited Abbas to join the Fatah party back in the 1950s. Fatah is one of two major parties that rule over the Palestinian people, the other being Hamas. Like Hamas, Fatah is a corrupt terror movement where funds and humanitarian aid that were designed for the Palestinian people are instead used to line the pockets of the members of the Palestinian government.

  Palestinian President Yasser Arafat (Left) and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Right)   

Mahmoud Abbas has a long and atrocious history of antisemitism. His dissertation for his doctorate in history at the Moscow Institute of Orientalism in 1982 was titled "The Secret Relationship between Nazism and the Zionist Movement" and included a passage casting doubt on the accuracy of the six million Jewish Holocaust victims figure for "Zionist" gain. Abbas would continue these antisemitic conspiracies several more times.

In 2016, he had to retract statements in his speech to the Parliament of European Union where he suggested that rabbis were poisoning Palestinian water. He clarified that he did not intend to offend Jews, but he only walked back the claim after Israel and Jewish organizations accused him of promoting antisemitic blood libels that have been used for centuries to wage violence against the Jewish people.

  Palestinian President Abbas falsely claims in front of the EU Parliament that Israeli Rabbis poison Palestinian wells   

In 2018, Mahmoud Abbas was forced to apologize for suggesting that the historic persecution of European Jews was linked to their conduct, not their religion. His statements were drawn from various books and claims that antisemitism stemmed from Jewish involvement in usury and banking, including his own dissertation on Holocaust denial.

In 2022, during the 50th anniversary of the Munich Olympics, a journalist asked Abbas if he would apologize for the tragic events of 1972 when Palestinian gunmen – affiliated with Fatah – took the Israeli team hostage and brutally murdered 11 Israeli athletes and coaches, and a West German policeman; Abbas refused. In fact, the autobiography of the late Mohammed Oudeh, better known as Abu Daoud, named Abbas as one of the three senior officials of Fatah who assisted Daoud in planning the Munich massacre.

Earlier this month, Abbas once again expressed antisemitic comments in front of a national audience. He exhibited denial of the Holocaust's historical reality and made remarks about the Jewish experience being linked to their historic role as money lenders rather than out of Hitler's animosity toward the Jewish people.

"These people [Jews] were fought because of their social function related to money, usury," Abbas said in the speech. "From Hitler's point of view, they were sabotaging, and therefore he hated them."

During the same speech, he revived a dangerous conspiracy theory often used by white supremacists that European Ashkenazi Jews were not descended from ancient Israelites but rather from 8th-century converts among the Khazars, a nomadic Turkic people. He contended that European Jews murdered under Hitler were not Semitic people.

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September 22, 2023


Lauren Witzke 
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-12/lauren-witzke

Delaware native Lauren Witzke is a convicted drug trafficker and failed Congressional candidate who actively misuses her platform to spread dangerous antisemitic conspiracy theories to her thousands of social media followers. Witzke has previously voiced her support for the QAnon conspiracy group, a belief system identified by the FBI as a potential domestic terrorism threat. QAnon openly advocates and pushes the belief that Jewish elites control facets of the government, banking, media, and Hollywood. Many members of the fanatical group believe the Holocaust never happened or was grossly exaggerated.

Witzke has also been associated with white nationalists and antisemites, as evidenced by her public expression of gratitude to StopAntisemitism's former 'Antisemite of the Week' Nick Fuentes following her nomination for Congress. Fuentes actively promotes Kanye West's antisemitic rhetoric and openly questions the accuracy of historical accounts related to the Holocaust.

Lauren Witzke (Left) neo-Nazi "Groyper" Nick Fuentes (Right)

Witzke's antisemitism runs rampant on Twitter, such as:

- In the summer of 2023, Witzke insinuated that Israel was behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as an explanation as to why his nephew, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK), has been under scrutiny for troubling remarks about the Jewish people.

- On February 24, 2023, Witzke claimed that neo-Nazi John Minadeo II was a "fed plant sent to provoke DeSantis into signing the antisemitism hate speech law."

- In August of 2023, Witzke questioned Governor's DeSantis motive for visiting Israel while also signing Florida HB269, which protects the Jewish communities against antisemitic attacks. Witzke tweeted, "Who does this guy really work for?"

- Witzke pushes the antisemitic notion that the Jewish people killed Jesus to her audience on Twitter. This slander against the Jewish people has been used to wage wars and violence against the Jewish people for centuries.

Witzke's disdain for Israel is evident on social media, often with severe antisemitic undertones:

- In August of 2023, Witzke praised Vivek Ramaswamy for wanting to cut federal funding to Israel. She tweeted, "It takes guts to stand up against the globalist neocons."

- In several tweets, Witzke touts the antisemitic trope of "dual loyalty," which has been a source of violent Jew hatred for centuries. She claimed, "the dual citizens are gaining seats in US Congress" and tweeted, "no more dual loyalties" to the "Israeli handlers."

- On September 10, 2023, Witzke tweeted the dangerous conspiracy that falsely pushes the "Dancing Israelis" theory, claiming Israel was behind the horrendous terror attacks of 9/11. The next day she doubled down on her false claims tweeting, "Reminder that they covered up the Israeli attacks on the USS Liberty because they didn't want to our greatest ally. It appears they covered up their involvement again on 9/11."

- Earlier this year, Witzke tweeted, "Kevin McCarthy is flying to Israel to address their Knesset. It seems McCarthy is going to get his orders from his real masters."

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January 12, 2024


Jackson Hinkle
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-13/jackson-hinkle

Jackson Hinkle, a self-proclaimed "pro-Russian American patriot Marxist-Leninist" grifter has generated thousands in profits by capitalizing on the tragic events of the October 7, 2023 massacre in Israel. He has been appropriately labeled a Putin and Hamas enthusiast and has faced bans from WhatsApp, YouTube, Paypal, and Twitch for spreading misinformation. Despite these bans, he has gained notoriety as one of the most viral users on X/Twitter.

Hinkle, who alleges that he has been silenced by a "corrupt cabal of elite leadership," turned his attention to Twitter to spew his misinformation. On the morning of October 7 he had 417,000 followers; since then, his audience has surged to 2.3 million. Capitalizing on his newfound popularity, he offered a premium subscription to those supporting his mission to "DEFEAT THE ZIONIST LIES." His content has garnered significant profits from advertising, largely attributed to support from Hamas and its sympathizers.

On social media Hinkle openly discusses dangeours conspiracy theories and produces anti-Israel and antisemitic propaganda on an extensive scale. In a post that garnered over five million views, Hinkle claimed that Israel lied about the October 7 events. He asserted that only 900 people died, half of whom were Israeli soldiers. He denied gruesome details, stating that babies were not beheaded, and Israeli soldiers were respectfully taken to morgues by Hamas. Hinkle claims he used his data from an investigation from Haaretz. The reputable news source quickly shut down this lie.



Hinkle has also falsely claimed that video footage depicted Israel bombing hospitals, only to later delete the post when it was revealed that the footage was from an infirmary in Aleppo dating back to 2016.

Furthermore, Hinkle shared footage of a Palestinian prisoner alleging that his arms were broken in an Israeli prison, a claim promptly debunked as false. Additionally, he drew inappropriate comparisons, likening a photo of IDF members to Hamas terrorists as equivalent to ISIS executing Christians.



Hinkle has also established connections with white supremacist figure Nick Fuentes, a former 'Antisemite of the Week.' Fuentes came into the spotlight after he became the campaign manager for our 2022 'Antisemite of the Year' Kanye West.

Adding to the controversy, Hinkle sells merchandise on his website under the name "Zionist Tears" - a product that perpetuates and profits from antisemitic sentiments. In his pursuit of promoting his Jew-hating rhetoric, Hinkle actively campaigns and raises funds through GiveSendGo.

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January 18, 2024


Dave Farina
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-13/dave-farina

Dave Farina, a self-proclaimed science guru, has recently generated outrage on X (formerly Twitter) by taking a grotesque and antisemitic stance against Israel and vehemently denying any wrongdoing by Hamas against Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023.

One day after Hamas invaded Israel to slaughter and sexually mutilate Israelis, Farina tweeted, "If you feel the need to tweet about one innocent dead woman in a truck but have never tweeted about the thousands of innocent Palestinians who are brutally murdered on a daily basis under an illegal military occupation, you are part of the problem."

We learned this "innocent dead woman" was Shani Louk, a young woman who was kidnapped, murdered, and whose lifeless body was paraded through the streets of Gaza as Palestinian men cheered, spit on, and beat her corpse with sticks. Fractions of her skull were later found and returned to Israel after terrorists preyed on the emotions of her family and promised she was still alive.



On October 9, 2023, Farina shared a series of tweets that read, "If Israel didn't dehumanize Palestinians, Hamas wouldn't exist, that's the f**king point. They exist BECAUSE of the blockade. The colonizers. The brutality...use your brain."

He quickly transitioned into a Hamas apologist and claimed that Hamas did not do anything egregious and if there were any signs of aggression, Israel was to blame. On October 12, 2023, Farina shared, "Most of what you're hearing about Hamas is fabricated, and whatever isn't doesn't amount to 0.1% of what Israel has done to Palestine over the past 75 years. Get your priorities straight. They're under a military occupation. The radicalization is Israel's fault."

Dave Farina is also a rape denier. On January 3, 2024, Farina claimedthere were no Israelis raped on October 7th. He then falsely stated that it was the IDF that raped Palestinians "all the time." The next day, Farina doubled down on his claims by saying, "...I know that Israel is lying literally always. They are manufacturing consent for genocide by fabricating "beheaded babies" and rape and countless other things. Sorry."



Over the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday, Palestinian protestors targeted the president of AIPAC's home; throwing smoke grenades at his house, pouring fake blood, and placing fake baby body bags on his driveway. In response to this, Farina tweeted an antisemitic trope that insinuated Jewish control and influence while openly threatening the life of the Jewish executive. He stated, "He should be in prison with a death sentence, so stop sh*tting your pants over this."

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January 26, 2024


John Cusack
https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-13/john-cusack

John Cusack is an American actor, writer, and producer who actively engages in antisemitic slander targeting the Jewish people and nation. A quick glance at his X account (formerly Twitter) reveals a feed riddled with blood libels and antisemitic tropes. From retweeting comparisons of the Jewish people and white supremacists to denying the atrocities by Hamas of October 7th, this title of 'Antisemite of the Week' is long overdue.

In 2019, John Cusack publicly apologized for sharing a grotesque comic that featured an antisemitic trope of 'Jewish control.' The image depicts a hand, adorned with the Star of David, squashing a group of people. It included the quote, 'To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.' Although often misattributed to Voltaire, the quote is actually from white supremacist Kevin Strom. Cusack captioned the post with 'follow the money.' Initially, Cusack tried to place the blame on a 'bot.' However, under mounting pressure, the actor eventually issued a public apology for his actions.



On October 7th, Hamas infiltrated Israel to carry out one of the most violent massacres and war crimes in modern history. On multiple occasions, Cusack has denied the mass rapes of innocent Israeli civilians, some as young as 12, instead sharing false blood libels accusing the IDF of actively participating in brutal crimes.

Cusack also doubles down on his slander of Israel when it comes to the history of Hamas. In a slew of tweets, the actor has shared the false conspiracy that Hamas was created by Israel:

- On January 17, he retweeted: "Considering Hamas was originally a charity organization funded and supported by Israel. You'll have to ask Netanyahu why he funded and put Hamas in power."

- On January 18, he tweeted: "Your daily reminder Bibi Netanyahu promoted and backed Hamas - to ensure a two-state solution never came to pass."

- On January 20, he retweeted: "Netanyahu built up HAMAS...It's a final solution, HAMAS is just a pawn to blame!!"

On January 20, he retweeted: "Hamas was financed by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority. Do you understand why #Israel has not found nor destroyed Hamas till now?



John Cusack also falsely attributes white supremacy to the Jewish people and nation:

- On January 24, Cusack appeared outraged Elon Musk visited Auschwitz with Jewish commentator, Ben Shapiro and tweeted: "White supremacy ghoul blows smoke up Musk's ass - your very presence on stage with him is a dig whistle to your white nationalist base."

- In addition to the statement above, Cusack quoted "I thought it was covered by Nazi" when a supporter echoed his remarks on calling Ben Shapiro a "white supremacist."

- Cusack's antisemitism did not stop here. The actor retweeted: "Musk is already in the back pocket of Zionists and X has become the official pro genocide mouthpiece."

- On January 24th Cusack Retweeted: "Zionism is not Judaism. Nobody who opposes Zionist pigs like Netanyahu and his friends are antisemitic...I hate Nazis who wear the star as a badge of racist, blood thirsty terrorism."

Cusack shockingly concluded that he looks at the obituaries of Zionists with "great pleasure."

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February 2, 2024


Ali Jamal Awad (aka CEO Lawyer)
https://stopantisemitism.org/as-week/ali-jamal-awad-aka-ceo-lawyer/

Ali Jamal Awad, Esq., widely recognized as the 'CEO Lawyer' on social media, is an attorney with a substantial following of nearly two million. Originating from Georgia, Awad allocates his free time espousing his antisemitic views on the Jewish people and nation. His public defense of the group Hamas in his posts raises concerns about his ability to uphold the U.S. Constitution and conduct himself as an attorney in accordance with Georgia law, fostering doubts about his commitment to just and upright practices.

- In November 2023, Ali Awad posted on Instagram: "Zionism is more terroristic than Hamas."

- On January 20, 2023, Awad stated: "Just because Joe Biden calls Hamas and Houthis terrorists doesn't make it true."

- In the same thread, the disgraced lawyer shared: "The real terrorists are the governments of U.S., UK, and Israel."



Ali Awad has continually denied the atrocities that transpired during the Israeli massacre on October 7th, when thousands of Hamas terrorists carried out unspeakable crimes against innocent civilians. On January 15, Awad shared multiple images that denied the murder of babies by Hamas. A few days later, he tweeted: "Hamas took Israeli hostages on October 7 to retrieve Palestinian women and children who had been illegally detained by Israel...Israel killed its own people." Several weeks prior, the hateful lawyer claimed that Israel created Hamas, then continued that the beheading of babies was fabricated. After falsely stating that Israel bombed Al-Ahli hospital, Awad denounced the murder of Israeli babies and that he pitied the 'militant group' [Hamas].

Ali Jamal Awad spreads malicious lies about the Jewish people and state of Israel through blood libel and antisemitic stereotypes:

- Awad incorrectly states Israel is actively harvesting the organs of Palestinians to collect for their 'organ bank.'

- On November 4, 2023, Awad touts the infamous trope of dual loyalty by sharing: "America has more loyalty to Israel itself."

- Upon Harvard's firing of President Gay for the school's failure to protect Jewish students, the attorney absurdly stated: "Israel did all of this to take control of one of America's most prestigious universities."

- He further ranted that Harvard's decision was a display of "white supremacy," "Zionists want to prove they can take down any institution that they please," and "white colonialism is the root of all this evil."

- Awad concludes after a series of mendacious remarks, "Zionism is the new face of white colonialism."



A few weeks ago, Ali Jamal Awad was presented with a prestigious award from Georgia State University's alumni department. GSU presents an annual "40 Under 40" celebration to honor 40 alumni who have created impactful change within their communities. Shockingly, Awad was presented with the honor.

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February 9, 2024


Congresswoman Cori Bush
https://stopantisemitism.org/as-week/congresswoman-cori-bush/

Cori Bush, the U.S. Congresswoman representing St. Louis, projects herself as an advocate against all forms of bigotry, including antisemitism. However, a closer examination of her actions, voting patterns, and affiliations paints a different picture. Despite her alleged stance, Bush's alliances with individuals and organizations linked to outright Jew-hatred have sparked considerable controversy and cast doubt on her commitment to combating antisemitism.

The company Congresswoman Bush keeps is deeply troubling. Among her associates is Nathaniel Davis III, also known as Aha Sen Piankhy, serves as her bodyguard. Piankhy, a self-proclaimed spiritual guru & Jewish High Priest claiming to be trillions of years old, has drawn significant attention for propagating antisemitic conspiracy theories. His assertions include baseless claims that Jews were behind the creation of COVID-19 and the subsequent global pandemic in order to "kill every last one of us."

Bush has faced further criticism for her associations with controversial figures, including Linda Sarsour and Neveen Ayesh, both of whom have been designated 'Antisemites of the Week' in the past. Linda Sarsour is known for her history of antisemitic rhetoric and staunch advocacy for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which seeks to economically destroy Israel. Neveen Ayesh, on the other hand, has openly expressed support for violence against Jews and has endorsed terrorist groups like Hamas. Ayesh's inflammatory statements, including wishing for the burning of Israelis and expressing a belief that being Jewish warrants "hanging from a rope," have sparked outrage.



Bush also sought re-election assistance from Maher Abdelqader, an advid denier of the Holocaust. The Congresswoman's connections to individuals with such troubling views raise serious concerns about her judgment and the values she represents as a member of Congress.



Within hours of Hamas carrying out a barbaric massacre against Israeli civilians on October 7th, Congresswoman Bush released a one-sided statement of solidarity with both Palestinians and Israelis. However, her message ultimately placed blame on Israel's "apartheid" policies, shifting focus away from the immediate violence perpetrated by Hamas. It is unfathomable that a sitting member of Congress sided with a terror regime over America's strongest ally.



Although incomprehensible, Bush's voting record reflects her antisemitic associations and outlandish statements. For example:

- On May 28, 2021, Cori Bush refused to sign her name on a letter of support to President Biden that would combat antisemitism.

- On September 23, 2021, the congresswoman voted against the funding of the Iron Dome which protects millions of Jews and Arabs every day.

- In June of 2023, Bush and other members of "the Squad" voted against the establishment of an ambassador envoy in wake of the Abraham Accords. This initiative would establish peace between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East.

- On July 19, 2023, Bush voted against condemning all forms of antisemitism.

- Bush has a record of voting against sanctions on countries like Russia. However, the congresswoman takes pleasure in supporting measures like BDS that seek to destroy the economy of Israel.
At the beginning of the 2024 year, Congresswomen Bush & Tlaib became the only two members of congress who voted against a resolution that would actively ban Hamas terrorists and any associates of the October 7th massacre from entering our nation's borders.

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February 16, 2024


Lauren Jauregui
https://stopantisemitism.org/as-week/lauren-jauregui/

Lauren Jauregui, the lesser-known member in the girl band sensation Fifth Harmony, has since embarked on her attempt at a solo career. However, amidst her endeavors in the music industry, Jauregui has drawn significant controversy for her vocal expressions of hateful rhetoric towards the Jewish community and propagation of harmful fallacies against the State of Israel in the name of Palestinian advocacy. This divergence into divisive discourse has stirred debate and condemnation as her statements do not aid Palestinians, but certainly targets Jews.

In the wake of the October 7th massacre, Jauregui has denied the atrocities carried out by Hamas; for example:

- On December 3, 2023, the singer claimed there were no beheaded babies and that it was all propaganda.

- The following day, Jauregui denied that Hamas sexually mutilated Israeli women. Instead, she retweeted blood libel that claims Palestinians were actively raped by Israelis.

- On December 11th, 2023, Jauregui once again denied that mass rape carried out by terrorists on October 7th.



Not only has the D-list artist denied the atrocities of October 7th, she has openly defends terrorism; for example:

- On December 3, 2023, Jauregui shared a troubling tweet which claimed, "Palestinians and Hamas have both the moral and legal right to resist the Israeli occupation regime by any means necessary."

- On December 7, 2023, the artist was moved emotionally upon hearing about Israeli soldiers capturing Hamas terrorists for their barbaric crimes committed on October 7th. She described the events as "inhumane" and was upset at the thought that the IDF might "slaughter" the terrorists.

- The following week, she defended the terror chants, "intifada" and "from the river to the sea" on the basis of "racist" tactics used against the Palestinians.

- In a similar thread, she shared, "I don't really care what Zionists think intifada means and you shouldn't either."

- On December 12, 2023, Jauregui ranted that Hamas soldiers were being targeted by a tactic of flooding the terror tunnels with sea water.

- On February 10th, the singer retweeted, "Anyone who says "Hamas started this" is willfully ignorant & complicit in genocide."



The one-time star has shared a plethora of dangerous antisemitic speech that violates the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. In response to a message by former Antisemite of the Week, Marjorie Taylor Green, Jauregui states a century's old trope that suggests Israel "runs this place [America]."

Earlier this year, the singer shared a quiz https://archive.ph/O2kzf , titled, "Zionist or Nazi? Who Said It?" She also retweeted, "...You don't have to be Jewish to be a Zionist. You just have to be a racist, neocolonialist, genocidal maniac w/ total disregard for international law and human life." https://archive.ph/3wSoq  She makes the outlandish claim that Zionists are "necrophiliacs" in a troubling rant filled with blood libel.  https://archive.ph/vEYd3

In 2021, Lauren Jauregui departed from Columbia Records to establish her own label, Attunement Records. Presently, the company has formed a partnership with the distribution company AWAL.