In The Face Of Rising Antisemitism And Mainstreaming Of Neo-Nazi White Supremacists, Schumer Unites Senate Democrats To Condemn Neo-Nazi Hate; Urges GOP Senators To Reverse[...]

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduced a resolution - which is co-sponsored by every Senate Democrat - that strongly rejects the views of and platforming of Nick Fuentes and condemns Tucker Carlson's platforming of Fuentes. The resolution also condemns Nazism and white supremacy in all its forms and urges all elected officials to condemn them as well.

"Antisemitism is rising at levels we have not seen in generations - and instead of condemning it, too many Republican leaders are enabling it. When extremists like Nick Fuentes are praised, platformed, or excused, that hate doesn't stay on the fringes. It spreads. It emboldens. It becomes dangerous," said Leader Schumer. "Senate Democrats are united in saying: enough. Hate has no place in America. I urge every Republican to join us - not with silence, not with excuses, but with action - by condemning this poisonous neo-Nazi ideology."

"The normalization of this antisemitic, white supremacist extremism has fueled a cycle of violence from Charlottesville, to Pittsburgh and Poway, to El Paso and Buffalo, and beyond. It threatens every single one of our communities and the core of our democracy - yet we've seen political leaders continue to embrace and platform this deadly hate and those who peddle it, like Nick Fuentes. We're grateful to Senator Schumer for his leadership in calling out this dangerous extremism, and hope each and every one of his colleagues will do the same," said Jewish Council for Public Affairs CEO Amy Spitalnick, who previously led the successful lawsuit against the neo-Nazis responsible for the Charlottesville violence.

"The platforming of individuals who promote hateful, antisemitic, and white supremacist rhetoric is dangerous and entirely at odds with American values," said Meredith Jacobs, CEO of Jewish Women International. "For the safety of our communities and the soul of our nation, Congress must forcefully reject and condemn any attempt to mainstream antisemitism, white supremacy, or other forms of hate, whenever or wherever they occur. The fact that such condemnation is not universal underscores the very real and present danger that these ideologies are gaining ground in our society."

"We thank Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats for leading this resolution rejecting the insidious views of Nick Fuentes and unequivocally condemning antisemitism and white supremacy," said Halie Soifer, Jewish Democratic Council of America CEO. "This issue should not be partisan, yet not one Republican has joined this resolution, and the President of the United States has refused to condemn Fuentes, Tucker Carlson's platforming of Fuentes, and the hate they've espoused. We're deeply concerned about Republicans placing politics above efforts like this one to combat white nationalism, antisemitism, and hate, and strongly encourage them to join this effort."

"Democratic Majority for Israel applauds Leader Schumer for championing this critical resolution which makes clear antisemitism, white supremacy, and hateful ideologies must be forcefully condemned. We urge the Senate to send a powerful message that there is no place for these hateful ideologies in our society by passing this measure," said Democratic Majority for Israel.

The full list of endorsing organizations can be seen here: Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI), Jewish Women International (JWI), National Council of Jewish Women, and Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America.

The full resolution can be seen here.

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