antisemitism

President Donald Trump faced criticism from Jewish leaders and lawmakers on Friday after using a term historically associated with antisemitic stereotypes during a rally in Iowa the night before. While speaking about estate taxes, Trump referred to lenders as “Shylocks and bad people,”...

Authorities are intensifying their investigation into a violent incident in Boulder, Colorado, which has been classified as a “targeted terror attack” by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The attack, which occurred during a pro-Israel demonstration, has raised significant concerns...

President Joe Biden has reiterated his unwavering support for Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, linking the affirmation to the Jewish holiday of Passover. What Happened: Biden expressed his steadfast support for Israel in a message released on Sunday, connecting the Jewish holiday of...

As backlash mounts over his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk is slated to visit the Auschwitz concentration camp next week.  The visit is part of a two-day event aimed at addressing the rising tide of antisemitism. What Happened: Musk, also the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, will...

In the aftermath of numerous past antisemitic remarks, rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has extended an apology to the Jewish community. What Happened: The rapper expressed remorse for any harm caused by his comments and sought forgiveness from the Jewish community, as per Reuters. This...

In a recent development, Michael Cohen, once a close aide to former President Donald Trump, has publicly accused Trump of making racist and antisemitic remarks. The allegations were made during a broadcast on MSNBC. What Happened: As reported by The Wrap on Wednesday, Cohen made his accusations on...

Elon Musk has reignited the conversation by advocating for the withdrawal of Harvard University’s funding. What Happened: On Tuesday, Musk called for the cessation of taxpayer money to Harvard, as reported by Business Insider. This follows a social media post by C. Bradley...

More than 600 faculty members at the prestigious Harvard University have rallied behind President Claudine Gay, signing a petition for the university’s governing body to ignore calls for her resignation over remarks made during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. What...

Elon Musk spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the New York Times DealBook Forum. Among the many topics addressed during the interview, Musk spoke on the recent antisemitic controversy in which he has been embroiled.  What To Know: Musk responded to the perception he endorsed an antisemitic...

Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has launched a defamation lawsuit against Media Matters in response to a contentious report alleging that major brand advertisements were shown alongside Nazi-promoting content. What Happened: X lodged the lawsuit on Monday,...

In the wake of a social media controversy involving X owner Elon Musk, Bill Ackman, a prominent hedge fund manager and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, has come forward to defend him. What Happened: Musk's support for an antisemitic post on X on Wednesday has...

Recent controversial posts by Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk have sparked strong reactions from Tesla owners, leading some to reconsider their future purchasing decisions. What Happened: Musk recently stirred controversy for endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory, drawing swift responses...

In the wake of revelations that its advertisements were placed alongside antisemitic content, IBM Corp. (NYSE:IBM) has decided to suspend its advertising on the social media platform X. What Happened: IBM’s decision came in response to a Media Matters for America disclosure. The...

A recent controversial tweet has landed Elon Musk in hot water, with demands for his resignation coming from Facebook co-founder and Asana CEO, Dustin Moskovitz. What Happened: As Business Insider reported on Wednesday, the controversy ignited when Musk...

In an interview over the weekend, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook discussed the company’s continued presence on Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twiter, amid the allegations from the Anti-Defamation League or ADL. What Happened: During the interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Cook...