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(TJV NEWS) Antisemitism against Jewish politicians has sharply increased across the United States, with lawmakers saying they are now dealing with constant, direct, and often violent hate messages, Axios reported. Members of Congress and candidates say antisemitic abuse has moved from hidden language and dog whistles to open, explicit harassment through calls, emails, and social media.
Jerry Nadler Receives Message Praising Hitler
Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York received a profane written message from a constituent that said, “Hitler was spot-on, 100% right,” according to material reviewed by Axios. Lawmakers say this type of openly antisemitic language is becoming more common and is now regularly showing up in office correspondence.
Greg Landsman Targeted With Death Threat Voicemail
Rep. Greg Landsman of Ohio received a voicemail from a caller who said, “I don’t like Jewish people, and the congressman should just go die,” Axios reported. Lawmakers say these kinds of direct death threats are increasingly being left for congressional offices and staff to handle.
Max Miller Faces Repeated Violent Threats
Rep. Max Miller of Ohio also received antisemitic voicemails, including one saying antisemitism is rising “because you guys think you own the fcking world,” and adding that “you guys are going to be shot dead every fcking day,” according to Axios. Miller and other Jewish lawmakers say threats like this are no longer rare and are becoming part of daily political life.
Jared Moskowitz Says “We’ve Crossed the Rubicon”
Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida told Axios the situation has reached a breaking point, saying, “We’ve crossed the Rubicon.” Lawmakers say antisemitism is now so common that it appears in social media comments, direct messages, and emails sent to their offices every day.
Scott Wiener Warns of Extreme Online Hate
California state Sen. Scott Wiener, who is running for Congress, told Axios that the level of online antisemitism would shock most people. He said that if people could scroll through his social media mentions and direct messages, “your jaw would drop,” describing the content as extremely violent and hateful.
Lawmakers Say Hate Is Now Open and Normalized
Members of Congress told Axios that antisemitism is no longer hidden or subtle but openly expressed in political discourse. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey said there is now “a level of naked antisemitism, naked Jew hatred… that isn’t thinly veiled anymore, it’s just direct.” Lawmakers say this shift has made the environment more hostile and exhausting to operate in.
Bottom Line
Axios reported that Jewish lawmakers across Congress are facing a sharp rise in antisemitic harassment, including violent voicemails, hateful letters, and constant online abuse. They say the language has become more explicit and aggressive, with incidents now appearing regularly in everyday communications and political discourse.
