US Conservatives Warn Rising Antisemitism Threatens GOP Cohesion

Rising antisemitism within the United States, particularly on the political right, has become a significant concern addressed by federal judges and prominent conservative leaders. An unprecedented panel of federal judges, including seven Trump appointees, will discuss the surge in antisemitism following the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, emphasizing the need for open dialogue and moral clarity. Senator Ted Cruz, speaking at a major Christian Zionist event, warned of a growing wave of antisemitism on the right, highlighting the complacency among church leaders and the normalization of extremist rhetoric within conservative circles. Conservative figures like Ben Shapiro have also reported increased threats linked to conspiracy theories proliferated by far-right influencers, while some GOP members and commentators have been criticized for not adequately confronting these narratives. The Republican Party faces internal debate, with Vice President JD Vance advocating for deflecting criticism by focusing on the left, whereas others call for accountability amid escalating antisemitic rhetoric and violence. These developments underscore the urgent need for the GOP and American society to address and counter antisemitism before it further entrenches itself in political discourse and public life.