Brooke Goldstein has outlined a comprehensive strategy for Donald Trump to combat the surge of antisemitism in America. Goldstein emphasizes the interconnected nature of Jew-hatred with broader anti-American ideologies. How does Trump’s approach differ from the current administration’s handling of antisemitism?
Trump’s Whole-of-Government Approach to Combat Antisemitism
Brooke Goldstein argues that the Trump administration plans to implement a comprehensive strategy to address the rising tide of antisemitism in America. She suggests expanding the role of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism or creating an “Antisemitism Czar” position to coordinate federal responses.
This approach would involve law enforcement and civil rights investigations, treating Jew hatred as both a domestic civil rights issue and a national security concern. Goldstein emphasizes the need for a multifaceted strategy to combat the systematized radicalization in education and media.
TRUMP: "My first week back in the Oval Office, my administration will inform every college president that, if you do not end antisemitic propaganda, they will lose their accreditation and federal taxpayer support… Next, I will inform every educational institution in our land… pic.twitter.com/mUXbpV8IPI
— Awesome Jew (@JewsAreTheGOAT) November 15, 2024
Educational Reforms and Legal Measures
The proposed strategy includes educational reforms to counter the spread of antisemitic ideologies in schools and universities. Goldstein suggests implementing measures such as withholding accreditation from universities that fail to address antisemitism on campus.
Legal tools used to combat anti-Black extremism could be adapted to address Jew hatred, including establishing FBI field offices dedicated to this issue. Trump’s plan also involves closing legal loopholes that allow antisemitic acts to go unpunished.
The rise of antisemitism in America and especially on college campuses is abhorrent and disgusting, but I will not violate my constitutional principles to vote for a bill that tramples on the First Amendment and won’t make a positive impact on this issue. pic.twitter.com/3tjQZcfxJn
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) May 1, 2024
Connecting Domestic and International Concerns
Goldstein highlights the interconnectedness of international lawfare and domestic radicalization. She argues that efforts to delegitimize Israel on the global stage directly contribute to the rise of domestic antisemitism in America.
To address this, Trump proposes measures such as revoking visas and banning refugee resettlement from terrorist hotspots. These actions aim to protect American citizens while addressing the root causes of antisemitism both at home and abroad.