US envoy pans those weaponizing antisemitism on both sides of the aisle

US Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt calls out those weaponizing antisemitism for political gain on both sides of the aisle.

She notes that many on the left have no problem condemning antisemitism on the right and visa versa.

“What sometimes is the problem is that some of those folks fail to see it right next to them. You can’t use antisemitism as a political weapon to score points against your opponents.

“Call it out on the other side, but also call it out next to you,” Lipstadt says.

“You’re in fact most impactful when you call out antisemitism among people with whom you agree on everything else… Those who weaponize the charge of antisemitism for partisan or political gain are undermining the overall fight against antisemitism, which puts Jews at greater risk all over the world,” her deputy Aaron Keyak adds.