Republican Leaders Condemn Rising Antisemitism in Democratic Party

Former Rep. Pete King criticized Democrats for failing to address antisemitism within their party, calling out figures like Rep. Ilhan Omar and Kamala Harris while condemning New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as “anti-Israel” and “pro-Hamas.” On Newsmax’s “Wake Up America Weekend,” King emphasized the need to confront bias but highlighted what he described as growing antisemitism in Democratic ranks, citing Harris’s alleged refusal to support Jewish vice presidential candidates. He also condemned Mamdani for ties to individuals linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and accused him of enabling Hamas-related activities in New York. Former Georgia Rep. Jack Kingston echoed these claims, asserting that antisemitism is more prevalent among Democrats and progressive groups, while Republicans remain steadfast in supporting Israel and Jewish communities. Both leaders stressed the GOP’s commitment to rejecting antisemitic rhetoric and standing with Israeli leadership.