Lawler Condemns Antisemitic Rhetoric From Candace Owens and Hasan Piker with New Resolution

Washington, D.C. - 4/29/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the rise of antisemitic, hate-filled rhetoric disseminated by prominent online personalities, including Hasan Piker and Candace Owens, and calling on social media platforms and public leaders to take stronger action against hate.

The resolution highlights the growing influence of online personalities and the alarming surge in antisemitism driven, in part, by disinformation and extremist rhetoric.

"Piker has openly applauded Hamas' terrorism, downplayed the mass rape of civilians on October 7th, and dehumanized Orthodox Jews as 'inbred.' Owens has trafficked in vile conspiracy theories, promoted blood libels, and platformed Holocaust deniers. With an audience of millions, they have a responsibility to confront hatred and bigotry in every form, not to amplify it to the masses. So if they won't call it out, I will," said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17).

"Hatred is hatred, period. It doesn't matter whether it comes from the far right or the far left. We cannot be selective in calling out antisemitism. When influential voices spread conspiracy theories, promote terrorism, or dehumanize Jewish people, it fuels real-world violence and intimidation. We must stand up and speak out. I get that speaking up is not easy. But, our constituents didn't elect us to always take the easy path. That's what principled leadership is all about," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).

The full resolution can be found HERE.

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.

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