An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Demand Action Against Antisemitism in Political Organizations and Government

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I am deeply troubled by the recent incident involving the Arizona Young Republicans and its implications for our nation's fight against antisemitism. This situation is particularly concerning given the White House's claims to be addressing antisemitism on college campuses. The disconnect between these efforts and the reality within political organizations is stark and demands immediate attention. The incident with the Arizona Young Republicans reveals that antisemitism is not confined to academic settings but persists in political circles as well. This underscores the need for a more comprehensive approach to combating hate and discrimination. We cannot claim progress in fighting antisemitism on campuses while ignoring its presence in other influential sectors of our society. What's equally disturbing is the apparent inaction of a current Trump administration employee who witnessed this antisemitic behavior in the chat but failed to speak out against it. This silence from a government official is tantamount to tacit approval and goes against the very principles our administration should be upholding. It raises serious questions about the commitment to combating antisemitism at all levels of government and political organizations. I urge you to take decisive action on this matter. First, call for a thorough investigation into the Arizona Young Republicans incident and push for stringent accountability measures within political organizations to prevent and address such occurrences. Second, demand an explanation for the current Trump administration employee's failure to condemn the antisemitic behavior they witnessed. Their inaction should be scrutinized, and appropriate disciplinary measures should be considered. It is crucial that our fight against antisemitism is consistent, non-partisan, and extends beyond just college campuses. We must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to combating hate in all its forms, regardless of where it appears or who fails to speak against it. Your leadership on this issue is vital in sending a clear message that antisemitism has no place in our society, and that silence in the face of such behavior is unacceptable, especially from those in positions of public trust. The credibility of our efforts to combat antisemitism hinges on our ability to address it uniformly across all sectors. We cannot claim to be making progress while turning a blind eye to incidents within political organizations or tolerating inaction from government employees. I implore you to take a stand and ensure that our commitment to fighting antisemitism is reflected in concrete actions, not just in words aimed at select arenas.

▶ Created on October 15 by Michael

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